During the 2025 legislative session, California passed several significant privacy bills designed to give consumers greater control over their personal data. AB 656 mandates social media companies to simplify account cancellation and ensure full deletion of user data, addressing the common issue of hidden or complex deletion processes. This bill is expected to be effective from January 1, 2026, pending official announcements.
AB 566 requires internet browsers to include a configurable opt-out preference signal, allowing users to automatically request that their data not be sold or shared across multiple websites. This Act becomes effective January 1, 2027, streamlining the privacy management process for users who wish to opt out of data sales on a broad scale.
Additionally, SB 361 strengthens regulations on data brokers by requiring more detailed disclosures about the types of data collected, including whether personal data was shared with foreign actors, government entities, or AI developers. Effective January 1, 2026, this law increases the transparency and oversight of data brokers through the California Privacy Protection Agency. These laws collectively improve data privacy protections but also pose challenges to businesses needing to comply and update data handling practices, emphasizing California’s role as a leader in privacy legislation.
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