Tom Kemp
@tomkemp00.bsky.social
Executive Director of CalPrivacy aka California Privacy Protection Agency.
Thank you @asmdarshana.bsky.social for promoting the Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP) to her constituents in San Diego! patel.asmdc.org/take-back-co...
Take Back Control of Your Personal Information
If you're tired of constant "Spam Likely" calls, unwanted texts, and suspicious emails, California has launched a new tool to help you take back control of your personal information. DROP (Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform) is a free, state service that lets Californians request that data brokers delete their personal information and stop selling it.
patel.asmdc.org
February 12, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Thank you @asmdarshana.bsky.social for promoting the Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP) to her constituents in San Diego! patel.asmdc.org/take-back-co...
Interviewed by @nbcbayarea.com on DROP -- free tool for Californians to delete their personal information from 100s of data brokers
www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/d...
www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/d...
New tool aims to help you cut spam and shield your ID amid 'privacy crisis'
California residents can now harness a new power to protect their data and halt data brokers from selling personal info online.
www.nbcbayarea.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Interviewed by @nbcbayarea.com on DROP -- free tool for Californians to delete their personal information from 100s of data brokers
www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/d...
www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/d...
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On #SaferInternetDay, take control of your data. CalPrivacy’s DROP tool helps Californians limit data broker collection and sales reducing spam, scams, and identity theft risks. Visit our blog to learn other ways to stay safe: privacy.ca.gov/2026/02/safe...
Safer Internet Day: Helping Young People Build Safer, More Private Online Habits
privacy.ca.gov
February 10, 2026 at 10:13 PM
On #SaferInternetDay, take control of your data. CalPrivacy’s DROP tool helps Californians limit data broker collection and sales reducing spam, scams, and identity theft risks. Visit our blog to learn other ways to stay safe: privacy.ca.gov/2026/02/safe...
Thanks to @jedbracy.bsky.social and @iapp.bsky.social for interviewing me on their podcast!
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California privacy enforcement in 2026: A discussion with CalPrivacy's Tom Kemp | IAPP
IAPP Editorial Director Jedidiah Bracy sits down with California Privacy Protection Agency Executive Director Tom Kemp to discuss the state's new data broker opt-out system for California residents an...
iapp.org
February 6, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Thanks to @jedbracy.bsky.social and @iapp.bsky.social for interviewing me on their podcast!
iapp.org/news/a/calif...
iapp.org/news/a/calif...
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Great to catch up with @tomkemp00.bsky.social on the @seriousprivacy.eu podcast this week. What is happening in California - the leader for U.S. state level data protection?
New @seriousprivacy.eu is out! With @tomkemp00.bsky.social the regulator for “CalPrivacy”. Really good content, worth a listen!
@calprivacy.bsky.social
@europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu @heartofprivacy.bsky.social
#TrustArc #Privacy #California #DataProtection
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@calprivacy.bsky.social
@europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu @heartofprivacy.bsky.social
#TrustArc #Privacy #California #DataProtection
www.buzzsprout.com/840448/episo...
The Kemp Effect: From Silicon Valley to Privacy Regulator - Serious Privacy
Welcome to the Serious Privacy podcast, where Paul Breitbarth, Dr. K Royal, and Ralph O'Brien meet with Tom Kemp of the California Privacy Protection Agency. We talk about the new DROP system, priorit...
www.buzzsprout.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:07 AM
Great to catch up with @tomkemp00.bsky.social on the @seriousprivacy.eu podcast this week. What is happening in California - the leader for U.S. state level data protection?
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In the podcast, we talk about the DROP deletion mechanism and Tom patiently engages in a broader discussion of the policy goals. In the article, I share some reccomendations for the ad industry as as well as CalPrivacy. www.monopolyreportpod.com/episode-64-t...
Episode 64: Tom Kemp of CalPrivacy discusses the DROP & Public P…
Alan Chapell is joined by Tom Kemp, the executive director of California's privacy regulator CalPrivacy to discuss the launch of the DROP data deletion mechanism an…
www.monopolyreportpod.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:13 PM
In the podcast, we talk about the DROP deletion mechanism and Tom patiently engages in a broader discussion of the policy goals. In the article, I share some reccomendations for the ad industry as as well as CalPrivacy. www.monopolyreportpod.com/episode-64-t...
Reposted by Tom Kemp
What are the goals of CalPrivacy - California's privacy regulator? What are they looking to accomplish in 2026? @tomkemp00.bsky.social of CalPrivacy was kind enough to join me on @monopolyreport.bsky.social podcast this week - and I wrote a side-car article at monopoly-report.com/p/ccpa-vs-bi...
CCPA vs. Big Tech
If Big Tech is the problem, is CalPrivacy the solution?
monopoly-report.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:11 PM
What are the goals of CalPrivacy - California's privacy regulator? What are they looking to accomplish in 2026? @tomkemp00.bsky.social of CalPrivacy was kind enough to join me on @monopolyreport.bsky.social podcast this week - and I wrote a side-car article at monopoly-report.com/p/ccpa-vs-bi...
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New @seriousprivacy.eu is out! With @tomkemp00.bsky.social the regulator for “CalPrivacy”. Really good content, worth a listen!
@calprivacy.bsky.social
@europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu @heartofprivacy.bsky.social
#TrustArc #Privacy #California #DataProtection
www.buzzsprout.com/840448/episo...
@calprivacy.bsky.social
@europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu @heartofprivacy.bsky.social
#TrustArc #Privacy #California #DataProtection
www.buzzsprout.com/840448/episo...
The Kemp Effect: From Silicon Valley to Privacy Regulator - Serious Privacy
Welcome to the Serious Privacy podcast, where Paul Breitbarth, Dr. K Royal, and Ralph O'Brien meet with Tom Kemp of the California Privacy Protection Agency. We talk about the new DROP system, priorit...
www.buzzsprout.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:14 PM
New @seriousprivacy.eu is out! With @tomkemp00.bsky.social the regulator for “CalPrivacy”. Really good content, worth a listen!
@calprivacy.bsky.social
@europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu @heartofprivacy.bsky.social
#TrustArc #Privacy #California #DataProtection
www.buzzsprout.com/840448/episo...
@calprivacy.bsky.social
@europaulb.seriousprivacy.eu @heartofprivacy.bsky.social
#TrustArc #Privacy #California #DataProtection
www.buzzsprout.com/840448/episo...
Reposted by Tom Kemp
200,000+ Californians have used DROP to delete their personal information from data brokers a meaningful step in taking control of privacy.
Privacy works when people use it. 🔐
privacy.ca.gov/DROP
Privacy works when people use it. 🔐
privacy.ca.gov/DROP
January 30, 2026 at 11:01 PM
200,000+ Californians have used DROP to delete their personal information from data brokers a meaningful step in taking control of privacy.
Privacy works when people use it. 🔐
privacy.ca.gov/DROP
Privacy works when people use it. 🔐
privacy.ca.gov/DROP
Proud of @calprivacy.bsky.social's sponsorship of #SB923 -- the Expanding Privacy Rights Act.
CalPrivacy is sponsoring SB 923, introduced by Sen. Josh Becker, to expand Californians’ right to delete personal data, including to info purchased from data brokers, and to make privacy requests easier to submit.
Read more: privacy.ca.gov/2026/01/calp...
Read more: privacy.ca.gov/2026/01/calp...
January 30, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Proud of @calprivacy.bsky.social's sponsorship of #SB923 -- the Expanding Privacy Rights Act.
Super excited to announce that in just 30 days, over 200,000 Californians have signed up for DROP -- the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform -- to delete their data from 100s of data brokers! #Privacy #DROP #CalPrivacy @calprivacy.bsky.social
200,000+ Californians have used DROP to delete their personal information from data brokers a meaningful step in taking control of privacy.
Privacy works when people use it. 🔐
privacy.ca.gov/DROP
Privacy works when people use it. 🔐
privacy.ca.gov/DROP
January 30, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Super excited to announce that in just 30 days, over 200,000 Californians have signed up for DROP -- the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform -- to delete their data from 100s of data brokers! #Privacy #DROP #CalPrivacy @calprivacy.bsky.social
Nice write-up by Consumer Reports (@consumerreports.org) on DROP
innovation.consumerreports.org/californias-...
innovation.consumerreports.org/californias-...
California’s One-Stop-Data-Deletion-Shop is Live. What Consumers Need to Know - Innovation at Consumer Reports
California’s Delete Act created a new tool to help consumers take more control over their personal data. Learn how DROP works and why it matters.
innovation.consumerreports.org
January 28, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Nice write-up by Consumer Reports (@consumerreports.org) on DROP
innovation.consumerreports.org/californias-...
innovation.consumerreports.org/californias-...
Thanks Stephen Council with @sfgate.com for interviewing me re: the successful rollout of the DROP system. Since he interviewed me the other week, there are over 180k sign-ups by Californians!
www.sfgate.com/tech/article...
www.sfgate.com/tech/article...
California's new tool for dodging spam and fraud passes 150K signups
CalPrivacy's director explains the new "DROP" system available statewide.
www.sfgate.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Thanks Stephen Council with @sfgate.com for interviewing me re: the successful rollout of the DROP system. Since he interviewed me the other week, there are over 180k sign-ups by Californians!
www.sfgate.com/tech/article...
www.sfgate.com/tech/article...
Thanks @richtechnology.bsky.social and @ktla.com for having me on to discuss the Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP) that gives consumers a one-stop way to delete their personal info from hundreds of data brokers
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJg3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJg3...
This free California site removes your info from the internet - Rich On Tech
YouTube video by KTLA 5
www.youtube.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Thanks @richtechnology.bsky.social and @ktla.com for having me on to discuss the Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP) that gives consumers a one-stop way to delete their personal info from hundreds of data brokers
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJg3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJg3...
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A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 1:18 AM
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
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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.
calmatters.org
January 22, 2026 at 11:06 PM
In case you missed it!
Reposted by Tom Kemp
🪪 ⇄📁 California’s first-in-the-nation privacy tool just hit 155,000+ sign-ups.
As of January 1, Californians can sign up to have data brokers stop selling their personal information at privacy.ca.gov/drop
California is once again leading the nation on privacy and consumer protection.
As of January 1, Californians can sign up to have data brokers stop selling their personal information at privacy.ca.gov/drop
California is once again leading the nation on privacy and consumer protection.
January 21, 2026 at 12:12 AM
🪪 ⇄📁 California’s first-in-the-nation privacy tool just hit 155,000+ sign-ups.
As of January 1, Californians can sign up to have data brokers stop selling their personal information at privacy.ca.gov/drop
California is once again leading the nation on privacy and consumer protection.
As of January 1, Californians can sign up to have data brokers stop selling their personal information at privacy.ca.gov/drop
California is once again leading the nation on privacy and consumer protection.
Reposted by Tom Kemp
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...
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Very pleased that DROP has been officially announced!
www.gov.ca.gov/2026/01/20/g...
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 5:34 PM
Very pleased that DROP has been officially announced!
www.gov.ca.gov/2026/01/20/g...
www.gov.ca.gov/2026/01/20/g...
Very pleased that DROP has been officially announced!
www.gov.ca.gov/2026/01/20/g...
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 5:34 PM
Very pleased that DROP has been officially announced!
www.gov.ca.gov/2026/01/20/g...
www.gov.ca.gov/2026/01/20/g...
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Every state needs a site like this. CA is doing this right. CA residents won't have to try to find every data broker and submit a separate opt-out form on all of them. Why isn't this a Federal law? (Because our Congress members are purchased by lobbyists & don't work for us.) privacy.ca.gov/drop/
Delete request and opt-out platform (DROP)
Protect your personal information. Data brokers collect, share, and sell your personal information. You can stop that from happening.
privacy.ca.gov
January 11, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Every state needs a site like this. CA is doing this right. CA residents won't have to try to find every data broker and submit a separate opt-out form on all of them. Why isn't this a Federal law? (Because our Congress members are purchased by lobbyists & don't work for us.) privacy.ca.gov/drop/
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January 19, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Denethor gave in to despair after doomscrolling on the palantir for years. Don't be like Denethor.
New @calprivacy.bsky.social blog post: "California’s Opt Me Out Act: Your Privacy Just Got Easier"
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privacy.ca.gov/2026/01/cali...
California’s Opt Me Out Act: Your Privacy Just Got Easier
privacy.ca.gov
January 15, 2026 at 11:30 PM
New @calprivacy.bsky.social blog post: "California’s Opt Me Out Act: Your Privacy Just Got Easier"
privacy.ca.gov/2026/01/cali...
privacy.ca.gov/2026/01/cali...
@calprivacy.bsky.social Brings New Round of Enforcement Actions Against Data Brokers www.cppa.ca.gov/announcement...
California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA)
www.cppa.ca.gov
January 8, 2026 at 6:18 PM
@calprivacy.bsky.social Brings New Round of Enforcement Actions Against Data Brokers www.cppa.ca.gov/announcement...