California Privacy Protection Agency
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This is the official account of the CalPrivacy. Visit our website: privacy.ca.gov. Follows, likes, and reposts ≠ endorsements. Submit public comment to regulations@cppa.ca.gov (not here).
Data brokers, time is running out! Just 1 week left to register with the CalPrivacy Data Broker Registry. Don’t risk fines for late registration – complete your submission by January 31. More information here: privacy.ca.gov/data-brokers/
January 23, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Data brokers, time is running out! Just 1 week left to register with the CalPrivacy Data Broker Registry. Don’t risk fines for late registration – complete your submission by January 31. More information here: privacy.ca.gov/data-brokers/
In case you missed it!
How Californians can use a new state website to block hundreds of data brokers
A new state website lets California residents fill out a few forms to keep their personal data from being tracked or sold by data brokers.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:06 PM
In case you missed it!
Grateful to Governor Gavin Newsom for highlighting DROP, the first-in-the-nation privacy tool that allows Californians to block the sale of their personal information by data brokers. To date, more than 155,000 Californians have signed up. Read the release: www.gov.ca.gov/2026/01/20/g...
Governor Newsom announces first-in-the-nation privacy tool allowing Californians to block the sale of their data | Governor of California
www.gov.ca.gov
January 20, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Grateful to Governor Gavin Newsom for highlighting DROP, the first-in-the-nation privacy tool that allows Californians to block the sale of their personal information by data brokers. To date, more than 155,000 Californians have signed up. Read the release: www.gov.ca.gov/2026/01/20/g...
The California Opt Me Out Act, sponsored by CalPrivacy, requires browsers to offer OOPS starting on January 1, 2027. OOPS allows you to automatically set your privacy preferences for each website you visit. Learn more in our latest blog post: privacy.ca.gov/2026/01/cali...
California’s Opt Me Out Act: Your Privacy Just Got Easier
privacy.ca.gov
January 15, 2026 at 11:10 PM
The California Opt Me Out Act, sponsored by CalPrivacy, requires browsers to offer OOPS starting on January 1, 2027. OOPS allows you to automatically set your privacy preferences for each website you visit. Learn more in our latest blog post: privacy.ca.gov/2026/01/cali...
On Jan 15, CalPrivacy joins Senior Scam Stoppers and Sen. Josh Becker’s Office to help older Californians fight elder fraud. Executive Director Tom Kemp will share privacy tips, including using the Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP). RSVP: sd13.senate.ca.gov/event/senior...
January 13, 2026 at 5:37 PM
On Jan 15, CalPrivacy joins Senior Scam Stoppers and Sen. Josh Becker’s Office to help older Californians fight elder fraud. Executive Director Tom Kemp will share privacy tips, including using the Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP). RSVP: sd13.senate.ca.gov/event/senior...
Speaker Robert Rivas has appointed Nicole Ozer to the California Privacy Protection Agency Board. Ozer brings decades of expertise in privacy, technology, and democracy. Ms. Ozer fills the seat previously held by Dr. Brandie Nonnecke Read more: cppa.ca.gov/announcements/
January 12, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Speaker Robert Rivas has appointed Nicole Ozer to the California Privacy Protection Agency Board. Ozer brings decades of expertise in privacy, technology, and democracy. Ms. Ozer fills the seat previously held by Dr. Brandie Nonnecke Read more: cppa.ca.gov/announcements/
A new year, a new way to protect your data! DROP is live!
Californians can now delete the personal information that data brokers have about them in one easy step by visiting privacy.ca.gov/drop
Californians can now delete the personal information that data brokers have about them in one easy step by visiting privacy.ca.gov/drop
January 9, 2026 at 11:27 PM
A new year, a new way to protect your data! DROP is live!
Californians can now delete the personal information that data brokers have about them in one easy step by visiting privacy.ca.gov/drop
Californians can now delete the personal information that data brokers have about them in one easy step by visiting privacy.ca.gov/drop
CalPrivacy took enforcement action against 2 data brokers. One is a marketing firm that sold lists of people w/ Alzheimer’s disease & sensitive health conditions. In addition to the fine, the data broker will stop selling Californians’ personal information. https//cppa.ca.gov...
January 8, 2026 at 5:21 PM
CalPrivacy took enforcement action against 2 data brokers. One is a marketing firm that sold lists of people w/ Alzheimer’s disease & sensitive health conditions. In addition to the fine, the data broker will stop selling Californians’ personal information. https//cppa.ca.gov...
New things are taking root!🌲
Tomorrow, Californians can take control of their privacy.
DROP gives Californians a single-click way to request deletion of personal data from hundreds of data brokers. Learn more: privacy.ca.gov/DROP
Tomorrow, Californians can take control of their privacy.
DROP gives Californians a single-click way to request deletion of personal data from hundreds of data brokers. Learn more: privacy.ca.gov/DROP
December 31, 2025 at 6:34 PM
New things are taking root!🌲
Tomorrow, Californians can take control of their privacy.
DROP gives Californians a single-click way to request deletion of personal data from hundreds of data brokers. Learn more: privacy.ca.gov/DROP
Tomorrow, Californians can take control of their privacy.
DROP gives Californians a single-click way to request deletion of personal data from hundreds of data brokers. Learn more: privacy.ca.gov/DROP
Passionate about product management, data, and public service? We’re hiring a Product Manager (IT Specialist I) to support DROP – a first-of-its-kind privacy platform to help Californians exercise their privacy rights. Apply:
calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
December 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Passionate about product management, data, and public service? We’re hiring a Product Manager (IT Specialist I) to support DROP – a first-of-its-kind privacy platform to help Californians exercise their privacy rights. Apply:
calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
What better place than the birthplace of Silicon Valley to count down something big?
In just 3 days, Californians can access DROP, a tool to delete your personal info from hundreds of data brokers in a single place.
Learn more: privacy.ca.gov/DROP
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In just 3 days, Californians can access DROP, a tool to delete your personal info from hundreds of data brokers in a single place.
Learn more: privacy.ca.gov/DROP
@tomkemp00.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 10:54 PM
What better place than the birthplace of Silicon Valley to count down something big?
In just 3 days, Californians can access DROP, a tool to delete your personal info from hundreds of data brokers in a single place.
Learn more: privacy.ca.gov/DROP
@tomkemp00.bsky.social
In just 3 days, Californians can access DROP, a tool to delete your personal info from hundreds of data brokers in a single place.
Learn more: privacy.ca.gov/DROP
@tomkemp00.bsky.social
The countdown is on. 10 days until DROP launches! See what’s coming and why it matters.
#CaPrivacy #DataPrivacy #DROP #CaliforniaPrivacy
#CaPrivacy #DataPrivacy #DROP #CaliforniaPrivacy
December 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The countdown is on. 10 days until DROP launches! See what’s coming and why it matters.
#CaPrivacy #DataPrivacy #DROP #CaliforniaPrivacy
#CaPrivacy #DataPrivacy #DROP #CaliforniaPrivacy
We’re hiring a Business Operations Manager (SSM II) to lead complex IT and non-IT procurements, oversee contracting operations, to drive operational excellence at our agency. Apply by 12/30: calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
December 19, 2025 at 11:08 PM
We’re hiring a Business Operations Manager (SSM II) to lead complex IT and non-IT procurements, oversee contracting operations, to drive operational excellence at our agency. Apply by 12/30: calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
Businesses: Are you ready for the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations taking effect in 2026?
Learn what’s changing and how to prepare:
cppa.ca.gov/pdf/things_to_know_before_2026_updates.pdf
Learn what’s changing and how to prepare:
cppa.ca.gov/pdf/things_to_know_before_2026_updates.pdf
December 19, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Businesses: Are you ready for the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations taking effect in 2026?
Learn what’s changing and how to prepare:
cppa.ca.gov/pdf/things_to_know_before_2026_updates.pdf
Learn what’s changing and how to prepare:
cppa.ca.gov/pdf/things_to_know_before_2026_updates.pdf
Our Enforcement Division issued a new advisory on Data Broker registration.
Each data broker must register separately. For example, parent registrations do not cover subsidiaries. All trade names & websites must be disclosed.
Read more: cppa.ca.gov/announcement...
Each data broker must register separately. For example, parent registrations do not cover subsidiaries. All trade names & websites must be disclosed.
Read more: cppa.ca.gov/announcement...
December 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Our Enforcement Division issued a new advisory on Data Broker registration.
Each data broker must register separately. For example, parent registrations do not cover subsidiaries. All trade names & websites must be disclosed.
Read more: cppa.ca.gov/announcement...
Each data broker must register separately. For example, parent registrations do not cover subsidiaries. All trade names & websites must be disclosed.
Read more: cppa.ca.gov/announcement...
As you shop for the holidays, remember to protect your personal information. Look for secure websites, avoid clicking unknown links, and keep an eye out for deals that seem too good to be true.
December 11, 2025 at 11:07 PM
As you shop for the holidays, remember to protect your personal information. Look for secure websites, avoid clicking unknown links, and keep an eye out for deals that seem too good to be true.
Our newest blog breaks down why this first-of-its-kind privacy tool matters, how it works, and what Californians can expect next year.
Learn how DROP will help you take control of the personal information data brokers hold about you. Read the blog privacy.ca.gov/2025/12/janu...
Learn how DROP will help you take control of the personal information data brokers hold about you. Read the blog privacy.ca.gov/2025/12/janu...
December 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Our newest blog breaks down why this first-of-its-kind privacy tool matters, how it works, and what Californians can expect next year.
Learn how DROP will help you take control of the personal information data brokers hold about you. Read the blog privacy.ca.gov/2025/12/janu...
Learn how DROP will help you take control of the personal information data brokers hold about you. Read the blog privacy.ca.gov/2025/12/janu...
DROP is coming on January 1.
A new state-run tool that helps Californians submit deletion requests to registered data brokers under the Delete Act. Learn more privacy.ca.gov/drop/
A new state-run tool that helps Californians submit deletion requests to registered data brokers under the Delete Act. Learn more privacy.ca.gov/drop/
December 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
DROP is coming on January 1.
A new state-run tool that helps Californians submit deletion requests to registered data brokers under the Delete Act. Learn more privacy.ca.gov/drop/
A new state-run tool that helps Californians submit deletion requests to registered data brokers under the Delete Act. Learn more privacy.ca.gov/drop/
The CPPA Board ordered ROR Partners to pay $56,600 for failing to register as a data broker under the Delete Act. As the stipulated order outlines, businesses should assess all the products/services they sell and determine if they must register. Read more cppa.ca.gov/announcement...
December 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The CPPA Board ordered ROR Partners to pay $56,600 for failing to register as a data broker under the Delete Act. As the stipulated order outlines, businesses should assess all the products/services they sell and determine if they must register. Read more cppa.ca.gov/announcement...
Think you can’t control who tracks your device? Think again. We break down what a Mobile Advertising ID is, how to find yours, and how you can use it to prepare for DROP in 2026. Learn more: privacy.ca.gov/2025/12/unde...
Understanding Mobile Advertising IDs and DROP
privacy.ca.gov
December 2, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Think you can’t control who tracks your device? Think again. We break down what a Mobile Advertising ID is, how to find yours, and how you can use it to prepare for DROP in 2026. Learn more: privacy.ca.gov/2025/12/unde...
Data broker registration opens in 1 month! Starting January 1, if your business operated as a “data broker” in 2025, you must register with the California Privacy Protection Agency no later than January 31. Learn more: privacy.ca.gov/data-brokers/
December 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Data broker registration opens in 1 month! Starting January 1, if your business operated as a “data broker” in 2025, you must register with the California Privacy Protection Agency no later than January 31. Learn more: privacy.ca.gov/data-brokers/
Watch out for fake Black Friday deals and scam emails this week. Stay alert and shop safely. Visit our blog to learn what to watch for. privacy.ca.gov/2025/11/step...
November 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Watch out for fake Black Friday deals and scam emails this week. Stay alert and shop safely. Visit our blog to learn what to watch for. privacy.ca.gov/2025/11/step...
CalPrivacy urged Congress to reject federal efforts to block state AI rules including a moratorium on enforcing state laws and a proposed executive order targeting them. These moves would strip protections without offering federal safeguards. cppa.ca.gov/pdf/calpriva...
November 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
CalPrivacy urged Congress to reject federal efforts to block state AI rules including a moratorium on enforcing state laws and a proposed executive order targeting them. These moves would strip protections without offering federal safeguards. cppa.ca.gov/pdf/calpriva...
Be sure to visit our Privacy Tips page, which offers simple and practical ways to stay safe online. These tips can help you take control of your personal information and make informed choices. Learn more here: privacy.ca.gov/tips/
November 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Be sure to visit our Privacy Tips page, which offers simple and practical ways to stay safe online. These tips can help you take control of your personal information and make informed choices. Learn more here: privacy.ca.gov/tips/
With new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations kicking in on Jan 1, 2026, here are 7 key things businesses need to know and prepare for. cppa.ca.gov/pdf/things_t...
November 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM
With new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations kicking in on Jan 1, 2026, here are 7 key things businesses need to know and prepare for. cppa.ca.gov/pdf/things_t...