Data brokers must process California deletion requests every 30 days, not 45
Registered data brokers must check the state's one-stop deletion system and act on requests at least every 30 days instead of every 45. Later, state and local officials can sue data brokers that ignore deletion requests from elected officials and judges.
Who it affects
Registered data brokers, elected officials and judges
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
- : Officials can sue brokers over judges' and officials' data
Official text
California AB 883: Data brokers: accessible deletion mechanism: deletion of personal information of elected officials and judges.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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