APRA Draft 2 Still Falls Far Short of California’s Data Broker Law
The American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) draft 2 discussion document yet again falls short of California when it comes to regulating data brokers, and is in fact, a big gift to the industry.
Analyzing the Arguments For and Against Preemption in APRA
This blog post does a detail analysis of the arguments for and against preemption in the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), and proposes a compromise that could bridge the gap.
If Privacy Laws Were Software Development Models, California is Open and Agile while APRA is Closed and Waterfall
When it comes to making new privacy laws to keep up with rapid technology innovation, California is open and agile while unfortunately APRA is closed and waterfall.
APRA Falls Way Short of California When It Comes to Regulating Data Brokers
The American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) falls flat to California Privacy Law when it comes to regulating data brokers.
Tom Kemp Receives Commendations from the California Senate and Texas Senate
Tom Kemp receives commendations from the California Senate and the Texas Senate for his work in privacy policy in both states.
Tom Kemp Named by Okta as One of “The Identity 25” for Shaping the Field of Digital Identity
Tom Kemp Named by Okta as one of “The Identity 25” Shaping Digital Identity
The Hill Publishes Op-Ed by Tom Kemp and Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
The Hill publishes an op-ed by Tom Kemp and the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse calling for better regulation of data brokers.
Analysis of the California Delete Act (SB 362) — Signed by Governor Newsom into Law
SB 362 — the California Delete Act - was signed into law on October 10, 2023 by Governor Newsom. It would provide a “Do Not Call” type registry for consumers to mass delete their data from data brokers.
California SB 362 Passes Assembly and State Senate by Wide Margins; On to Governor Newsom
California Senate Bill 362 passed the state legislature by landslide margins and is now Governor Newsom’s desk for signature or veto.
New Poll Shows 81% of Californians Support SB 362
New poll of Californians shows overwhelming support (81%) of California Senate Bill 362 (SB 362), also known as the California Delete Act. The online survey also shows that consumers have significant concerns regarding the collection and selling of their personal data by data brokers.
Operationalizing Consumer Privacy Rights
How do we operationalize consumer privacy rights, or as I write in an article on Tech Policy Press, how do we make privacy easy?
Data Broker Industry Plans to Use Californians’ Data to Challenge Bill That Threatens Their Industry
A shocking article from Politico detailing how internal emails revealed that the data broker industry plans to use consumer data it collected to influence legislation (California SB 362) that explicitly impacts the data broker industry.
California Delete Act (SB 362) FAQ
Frequently asked questions (and answers!) regarding California Senate Bill 362 — the California Delete Act.
The “Weaponization of Data” Threats Associated with Data Brokers
A look at the threats data brokers pose to individuals, our national security, and even our democracy.
Common Threads Connecting Data Brokers and Privacy & Security Risks
There are a number of common threads that connect data brokers and privacy and security risks.
A Closer Look at Data Brokers’ Sources of Data
A detail look at data brokers’ source of data, including government records, commercial sources, publicly available information, web tracking and mobile tracking
How SB 362 — the California Delete Act — Helps Protect Kids’ Online Safety
California SB 362 (aka the California Delete Act) can significantly help protect kids’ online safety by deleting sensitive personal data collected about them from shadowy data brokers.
California Senate Bill 362 Passes First Test in State Assembly
California Senate Bill 362 (SB 362) — aka the California Delete Act — passed its first test in the State Assembly by passing through the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee with a vote of 7-0.
Re-intro of Senator Ossoff’s and Cassidy’s DELETE Act Shows Growing Bipartisan Desire To Have Data Brokers Delete Private Info on Request
Senator Ossoff and Cassidy have reintroduced the federal Data Elimination and Limiting Extensive Tracking and Exchange (DELETE) Act, showing growing bipartisan momentum behind regulating data brokers.
Texas Enacts US’ Most Robust Data Broker Registry Law
Texas has passed the nation’s most robust data broker registry law and in doing so leapfrogging California’s and Vermont’s law. But if passed, the California Delete Act will put California far ahead in the regulation of data brokers.