Delete Act
Coverage of Delete Act in the Nexus archive.
- Californians can tell data brokers to DROP their information
California has launched DROP, a state-run portal allowing residents to request deletion of their data from registered data brokers under the Delete Act. Over 600 data brokers are registered with the California Privacy Protection Agency, and the platform simplifies opt-out processes. Other states like Oregon, Texas, and Vermont require broker registration but lack a centralized system like DROP.
- California's Delete Act forces brokers to erase personal data starting Aug. 1: What to know
California's Delete Act requires brokers to erase personal data beginning August 1. The law's first enforcement deadline approaches as the state implements this privacy measure.
- California's Delete Act forces brokers to erase personal data starting Aug. 1: What to know
California's Delete Act requires brokers to erase personal data starting Aug. 1. The law moves toward its first enforcement deadline, affecting data privacy in the state.
- How Californians can use a new state website to block hundreds of data brokers
California's new DROP tool allows residents to block data brokers from tracking or selling their personal information. The system, mandated by the 2023 Delete Act, enables users to submit requests to all registered brokers at once, simplifying a process previously requiring individual opt-outs for each broker.