CalPrivacy’s Audits Division is examining how businesses handle consumer data in the real world. Our latest blog explains how auditors and technologists work to uncover hidden risks and verify privacy practices to help protect Californians’ privacy rights. Learn more: privacy.ca.gov/2026/08/calp...

CalPrivacy’s Audits Division: Evaluating Real-World Privacy Risks

CalPrivacy’s Audits Division releases Request for Input on Emerging Technology, Inference, and Identifiability

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Vermont has become the latest state to join the Consortium of Privacy Regulators! The bipartisan group – now a dozen strong – shares expertise and coordinates efforts with the common goal of safeguarding consumer privacy across jurisdictions. Read more: privacy.ca.gov/2026/08/stat...

Aug 1, marks a major milestone in California privacy! Data brokers are legally required to begin using DROP, where they’ll access & process new deletion requests every 45 days. This gives Californians more control over their personal info. It's simple, free & it's your right. privacy.ca.gov/drop.

Want to learn more about the history, laws, and technology behind opt-out preference signals? Join our Informational Session on August 6 at 1pm. Zoom Link: cppa-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/83114797051

The CPPA Board will hold a public meeting on August 6 - August 7, 2026. Information on how to attend the meeting and the meeting agenda can be found at cppa.ca.gov/meetings/.

We have four community events coming up across CA: 📍 July 24 – Alameda 📍 July 24 – Hayward 📍 July 28 – Camarillo 📍 July 28 – South Bay Visit our website for more information about these upcoming events! Privacy.ca.gov/events

It takes about 10 minutes to sign up for DROP and in just 10 days, data brokers must begin using California’s new DROP system and will download new deletion requests every 45 days. Have you signed up? Visit privacy.ca.gov/drop.

CalPrivacy has launched its first audit, examining whether gig economy platforms are giving workers and consumers access to their own data — including geolocation, biometric, and financial records, as required under the CCPA. privacy.ca.gov/2026/07/cali...

DROP Day Alameda! Stop by the Main Library to learn about California’s free DROP tool and get help enrolling. CalPrivacy staff will be there to help and answer your questions. 📅 July 24, 2026 10 AM–4 PM 📍1550 Oak St. More info: privacy.ca.gov/events

¿Sabías que California acaba de lanzar DROP, una herramienta gratuita que te permite eliminar tus datos personales de cientos de corredores de datos con UNA sola solicitud? Menos spam. Menos seguimiento. Más privacidad. DROP. Elimina. Listo. youtu.be/NPzKvxO_duE?...

Cómo usar la Plataforma de Solicitudes de Eliminación y Exclusión (DROP)

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All systems go! Thank you for your patience during today’s scheduled maintenance. Submit your DROP request now! It’s fast, easy and always free. privacy.ca.gov/drop

We’re rolling out some updates to DROP! To make these updates, DROP will be temporarily offline for maintenance today from approximately 7–10AM PST.

We’ve been on the road spreading the word about DROP & the journey has already connected us with some awesome people at some amazing events. And we’re just getting started! If you’re curious about DROP or want to see where we’re headed next, check out our events page. privacy.ca.gov/events

CA college students: CalPrivacy is hiring a paid Outreach Intern! Support outreach campaigns & help connect with communities across California. Apply by July 24: secure10.saashr.com/ta/6158859.c...

This month’s blog breaks down how DROP works ahead of Aug. 1, when data brokers must begin processing deletion requests. Learn what happens to your information, how data brokers match hashed data, & what your DROP status means. privacy.ca.gov/2026/07/drop-data-broker-deletions-how-do-they-work

DROP Data Broker Deletions, How Do They Work?

CalPrivacy’s DROP system lets California residents quickly request deletion and opt‑out of sale from hundreds of data brokers, using secure hashing to protect personal data and providing easy status t...

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Your phone has a unique Mobile Advertising ID (MAID) that apps use for ads, analytics, and can even tie you to your activity and location. You can limit or disable this tracking in your device settings. Learn more by watching this helpful video and visiting: youtu.be/hbA3IKqQP1Q?...

Understanding Your Mobile Advertising ID (MAID)

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Three Senior Scam Stopper events are coming up across CA: 📍 July 8 – Palm Desert 📍 July 11 – Cupertino 📍 July 14 – Tujunga Learn how to spot scams, protect your info, and use CA’s new DROP tool. Free + open to all. Find more info: privacy.ca.gov/events

The countdown begins! Next month, data brokers must begin accessing DROP and processing deletion requests every 45 days. You have the power to tell data brokers to delete your personal information. Have you signed up yet? Visit: privacy.ca.gov/drop

Closing soon! We're hiring multiple Attorney/Attorney III roles to join our Enforcement team! You’ll handle complex litigation, lead investigations, and help safeguard Californians' data protection rights. Apply by July 6. calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...

Your privacy rights go beyond data broker deletions. Our new word‑search graphic highlights tools Californians have to protect their personal information. Learn more and explore resources at privacy.ca.gov.

CalPrivacy‑sponsored SB 923 by Senator Josh Becker has passed out of CA Asm. Privacy Cmte! It now heads to Asm. Appropriations. It seeks to strengthen consumer privacy by expanding the CCPA’s deletion rights. leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTe...

Exec. Dir. Kemp joined KCRA to spotlight DROP, the free tool that lets Californians delete their personal data from registered data brokers in 1 request. Have questions? Visit our DROP booth at the Sacramento Juneteenth 4K Run tomorrow in Land Park from 8-11am. youtu.be/dvi2vLPkGiQ?...

CalPrivacy on KCRA - Executive Director Tom Kemp on the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP)

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Updated Technical & API Documentation for data brokers is now available at privacy.ca.gov/drop-for-data-brokers. DROP deletion request processing becomes mandatory beginning August 1, 2026.

Executive Director Tom Kemp shares what is most exciting about DROP - CalPrivacy's free privacy tool that helps California residents request the deletion of their information from over 500+ data brokers in minutes.

Our DROP team will be at the Juneteenth Celebration Run on June 20 at William Land Park! We’re excited to support the community and share how DROP helps protect your data. Stop by and say hi from 7-11 AM.

CalPrivacy is showing up at LA Pride Village Festival🌈 Find our DROP table and learn how to protect your data, your rights, and your community. 📅 Sunday, June 14 ⏰ 12:30–8:30 p.m. See you there!

We're hiring an Attorney/Attorney III to join our Enforcement team! Handle complex admin litigation, lead investigations, and protect Californians' data protection rights. Pending budget approval. Apply by July 6 calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...

We're hiring an Analyst to join our Enforcement Division. You’ll lead our complaints intake process, support investigations, manage evidence, and help protect Californians’ privacy rights. Apply by June 19 calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...

CalPrivacy will host webinars on June 11 and June 18 for data brokers preparing to integrate with DROP for deletion request processing. Participants must register to attend and are encouraged to submit questions in advance.

CA grad students in tech policy & research: The nation's first dedicated consumer privacy regulator is hiring! Become a part-time, paid Research Technologist with CalPrivacy—remote role advising on a broad range of tech issues. Apply by 6/30: secure10.saashr.com/ta/6158859.c...