Over 500,000 Californians seek to delete personal information from data brokers | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation

MLex Summary: The California Privacy Protection Agency announced that more than 500,000 Californians have registered with California’s Delete Request and Opt-out Platform. “The Delete Act is working exactly as intended by giving Californians real control over their personal information and holding data brokers accountable,” state Senator Josh Becker said. “With over 500,000 Californians now registered for DROP, deletion requests underway, and enforcement kicking in against companies that violate our privacy laws, we’re showing the nation what meaningful consumer privacy protection looks like.”

Aug 25, 2026 - 20:00
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Over 500,000 Californians seek to delete personal information from data brokers | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation
MLex Summary: The California Privacy Protection Agency announced that more than 500,000 Californians have registered with California’s Delete Request and Opt-out Platform. “The Delete Act is working exactly as intended by giving Californians real control over their personal information and holding data brokers accountable,” state Senator Josh Becker said. “With over 500,000 Californians now registered for DROP, deletion requests underway, and enforcement kicking in against companies that violate our privacy laws, we’re showing the nation what meaningful consumer privacy protection looks like.”

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