A Look at the Different Types of Data Brokers
This blog post looks at the different types of data brokers that sell and share our sensitive personal data such as location, health, religion, etc. Data brokers offer products in these categories: financial information, risk mitigation, marketing and advertising, people search, and personal health.
Draft CPPA Regulations Puts Some Heat on Data Brokers
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has released a draft of its initial Regulations and this draft provides some needed controls and transparency vis a vis businesses selling or sharing data with data brokers.
Tech Firms Silently Kill SB 1059, Bill to Enhance California’s Data Broker Registry
California State Senate Bill 1059 -- that regulates data brokers -- was silently killed in the Appropriations Committee.
A Look at the Opposition to California SB 1059 that Would Strengthen Data Broker Oversight
A look at the uncompelling arguments against SB 1059, the California Senate Bill that enhances the California data broker registry.
John Oliver’s Expose on Data Brokers Highlights Need for California Senate Bill 1059
John Oliver's expose on data brokers highlights the need for California Senate Bill 1059.
A Closer Look at the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act
The California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act would require businesses whose online products would likely be accessed by children to comply with specified standards, including considering the best interests of children. Businesses that own these online products would be required to protect children’s data and limit children’s online exposure.
FAQ Regarding SB 1059: The Bill to Strengthen California’s Data Broker Law
FAQ regarding SB 1059 -- the bill to strengthen California's Data Broker law.
Why Enhance California’s Data Broker Law? The Case for SB 1059
The Case for SB 1059: stronger privacy rights and better visibility into the data brokers who collect, sell, and share our personal data, including real-time location and other sensitive information.
SB 1059 Introduced to Put More Teeth into California Data Broker Law
SB 1059 significantly strengthens California’s existing data broker law by giving Californians increased visibility into businesses known as data brokers that knowingly collect, sell, and share the personal information of a consumer with whom the business does not have a direct relationship.
Enhancing and Aligning the California Data Broker Registry Law with the CPRA
The California Data Broker Registry Law needs to be enhanced and better aligned with the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Proposal for a National “Do Not Sell My Personal Data” Registry
Proposal for a "Do Not Sell My Personal Data" registry modeled after the "Do Not Call" registry