Introducing the California Delete Act
I am very pleased that California State Senator Josh Becker has introduced Senate Bill 362 (SB 362) — the California Delete Act — that would create an online portal for consumers to request that data brokers delete any data they have on the consumer and no longer track them. One can think of this bill as the equivalent of legislation that gave us the incredibly popular “Do Not Call” registry.
Coming Soon: “Containing Big Tech” (the book)
The book "Containing Big Tech: How to Protect Our Civil Rights, Economy, and Democracy" will published by Fast Company Press. It provides a path forward to rein in online surveillance, AI, and tech monopolies.
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.
Big Tech Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? Californians Unite in Opposition to the ADPPA “Trap”
The proposed American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) would preempt state law. Californians are not happy about that.
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.
My Testimony to the California Privacy Protection Agency re: Consumers' Rights to Opt-Out
My testimony to the California Privacy Rights Act regarding a Consumers' Rights to Opt-out
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.
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 Breach Notification Law with the CPRA
The California Data Breach Notification law needs to be enhanced and better aligned with the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
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).
A Roadmap for California Privacy and Data Security
So, now that Prop 24 has passed, what should California do next vis a vis privacy and data security? This blog post provides a roadmap for California to better protect our consumer privacy and improve data security.
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