Hey Californians, have you heard the good news (about opting out of data harvesting)?
CalPrivacy takes show on the road to get word out about DROP
Californians plagued by spam emails and calls now have an easy way to clear their names from data brokers' lists — and it's free.
timesofsandiego.com
May 6, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Hey Californians, have you heard the good news (about opting out of data harvesting)?
Before data brokers can delete your data, DROP takes extra steps to make sure it’s really you. Executive Director Tom Kemp shares the steps CalPrivacy takes to keep your information secure.
October 1, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Before data brokers can delete your data, DROP takes extra steps to make sure it’s really you. Executive Director Tom Kemp shares the steps CalPrivacy takes to keep your information secure.
Want to help Californians understand privacy? Join CalPrivacy as an Outreach Specialist and lead internal comms, partnerships, and statewide engagement. Apply: calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
September 30, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Want to help Californians understand privacy? Join CalPrivacy as an Outreach Specialist and lead internal comms, partnerships, and statewide engagement. Apply: calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
CalPrivacy Executive Director Tom Kemp addresses a common misconception about your data privacy and why you should care.
March 18, 2026 at 9:55 PM
CalPrivacy Executive Director Tom Kemp addresses a common misconception about your data privacy and why you should care.
Minnesota and New Hampshire joined the "Consortium of Privacy Regulators," according to CalPrivacy. The consortium now includes California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Minnesota, and Oregon.
October 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Minnesota and New Hampshire joined the "Consortium of Privacy Regulators," according to CalPrivacy. The consortium now includes California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Minnesota, and Oregon.
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...
Fellow CA folks, this is important. You *will have to provide proof of residency, unfortunately. (Seriously, this should be a thing everywhere)
privacy.ca.gov
privacy.ca.gov
January 2, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Fellow CA folks, this is important. You *will have to provide proof of residency, unfortunately. (Seriously, this should be a thing everywhere)
privacy.ca.gov
privacy.ca.gov
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...
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...
June 5, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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...
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...
Stay current with the latest privacy tools, tips, and news! The first CalPrivacy Quarterly newsletter will be hitting inboxes next month. Sign up today and stay informed on ways to help keep your personal information safe. Visit privacy.ca.gov/subscribe
September 29, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Stay current with the latest privacy tools, tips, and news! The first CalPrivacy Quarterly newsletter will be hitting inboxes next month. Sign up today and stay informed on ways to help keep your personal information safe. Visit privacy.ca.gov/subscribe
@calprivacy.bsky.social takes show on the road to get word out about DROP timesofsandiego.com/tech/2026/05... #DROP #CalPrivacy #CCPA #DeleteAct
CalPrivacy takes show on the road to get word out about DROP
Californians plagued by spam emails and calls now have an easy way to clear their names from data brokers' lists — and it's free.
timesofsandiego.com
May 6, 2026 at 1:09 AM
@calprivacy.bsky.social takes show on the road to get word out about DROP timesofsandiego.com/tech/2026/05... #DROP #CalPrivacy #CCPA #DeleteAct
Californians—Reminder that you can delete your personal data from hundreds of data brokers with ONE request.
privacy.ca.gov/drop
#Privacy #California #CalPrivacy #DROP
privacy.ca.gov/drop
#Privacy #California #CalPrivacy #DROP
May 19, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Californians—Reminder that you can delete your personal data from hundreds of data brokers with ONE request.
privacy.ca.gov/drop
#Privacy #California #CalPrivacy #DROP
privacy.ca.gov/drop
#Privacy #California #CalPrivacy #DROP
CalPrivacy has launched a Data Broker Enforcement Strike Force to target privacy violations in the data broker industry. The team will review compliance with the Delete Act and the CCPA, building on 2024’s record-setting sweep. Read more: cppa.ca.gov/announcement...
November 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
CalPrivacy has launched a Data Broker Enforcement Strike Force to target privacy violations in the data broker industry. The team will review compliance with the Delete Act and the CCPA, building on 2024’s record-setting sweep. Read more: cppa.ca.gov/announcement...
Great discussion @the_cipl's "Data Brokers in the Digital Economy: Toward Responsible Data Stewardship & Effective Regulation" with @sheilacolclasur @WeAreCircana Victor DeLorenzo, Monique Priestly, @CalPrivacy GC Philip Laird, Ken Meiser, @HuntonAK Jenna Rode & Mark Smith
October 6, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Great discussion @the_cipl's "Data Brokers in the Digital Economy: Toward Responsible Data Stewardship & Effective Regulation" with @sheilacolclasur @WeAreCircana Victor DeLorenzo, Monique Priestly, @CalPrivacy GC Philip Laird, Ken Meiser, @HuntonAK Jenna Rode & Mark Smith
Yesterday, EPIC submitted comments to CalPrivacy advising the agency on best practices for its data broker auditing process. Independent testing and inspection requirements, including additional audit requirements for those using AI systems, would ensure effective audits.
EPIC Encourages CalPrivacy to Enact Independent Testing and Inspection Requirements for Data Broker Audits
May 7, 2026
epic.org
May 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Yesterday, EPIC submitted comments to CalPrivacy advising the agency on best practices for its data broker auditing process. Independent testing and inspection requirements, including additional audit requirements for those using AI systems, would ensure effective audits.
If you are into expanding privacy rights - for consumers AND workers - cannot emphasize enough how important and influential it is for folks in California to engage with CalPrivacy. This regulatory agency is highly consequential and wants to hear from you.
If you live in California, you can use the new DROP tool to request that more than 500 data brokers delete your data.
Opt-out tool will let Californians erase personal data held by brokers | StateScoop
The California Privacy Protection Agency announced a new digital tool that will allow residents to ask all registered data brokers to delete their information.
statescoop.com
January 2, 2026 at 8:28 PM
If you are into expanding privacy rights - for consumers AND workers - cannot emphasize enough how important and influential it is for folks in California to engage with CalPrivacy. This regulatory agency is highly consequential and wants to hear from you.
CalPrivacy inviting preliminary comments reducing friction in exercise of privacy rights & opt-out preference signals. Submit your comments by April 6. Learn more. cppa.ca.gov/regulations/...
March 6, 2026 at 11:10 PM
CalPrivacy inviting preliminary comments reducing friction in exercise of privacy rights & opt-out preference signals. Submit your comments by April 6. Learn more. cppa.ca.gov/regulations/...
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?...
youtu.be/dvi2vLPkGiQ?...
CalPrivacy on KCRA - Executive Director Tom Kemp on the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP)
YouTube video by California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy)
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June 19, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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?...
youtu.be/dvi2vLPkGiQ?...
CalPrivacy has updated the text of California Privacy Consumer Act (CCPA) - effective 01/01/2026 – AB 137, AB 566 update.
December 6, 2025 at 12:38 AM
CalPrivacy has updated the text of California Privacy Consumer Act (CCPA) - effective 01/01/2026 – AB 137, AB 566 update.
👍 #CALIFORNIA #CalPrivacy
Californians have the strongest
CONSUMER PRIVACY
protections in the country.
.
privacy.ca.gov
Californians have the strongest
CONSUMER PRIVACY
protections in the country.
.
privacy.ca.gov
privacy.ca.gov
privacy.ca.gov
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
👍 #CALIFORNIA #CalPrivacy
Californians have the strongest
CONSUMER PRIVACY
protections in the country.
.
privacy.ca.gov
Californians have the strongest
CONSUMER PRIVACY
protections in the country.
.
privacy.ca.gov
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...
July 21, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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...
SB 923, the Expanding Privacy Rights Act, sponsored by CalPrivacy and authored by @SenJoshBecker, has passed the CA Senate. It would strengthen Californians’ right to delete personal data, including information bought from data brokers. Next stop: the Assembly. privacy.ca.gov/2026/01/calp...
May 27, 2026 at 7:51 PM
SB 923, the Expanding Privacy Rights Act, sponsored by CalPrivacy and authored by @SenJoshBecker, has passed the CA Senate. It would strengthen Californians’ right to delete personal data, including information bought from data brokers. Next stop: the Assembly. privacy.ca.gov/2026/01/calp...
Hello world! This is the official account of the California Privacy Protection Agency. We’re excited to join @bsky.app. Follow along for information about the CPPA, including agency news, upcoming board meetings, and more.
February 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Hello world! This is the official account of the California Privacy Protection Agency. We’re excited to join @bsky.app. Follow along for information about the CPPA, including agency news, upcoming board meetings, and more.
Same. It was able to verify my cell and landlines but I tried three different email addresses but none of them received the verification codes.
January 2, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Same. It was able to verify my cell and landlines but I tried three different email addresses but none of them received the verification codes.
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...