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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 10h

Great news! Governor Newsom has signed The CA Opt Me Out Act (AB 566, Lowenthal). This bill, sponsored by the CPPA, will make it easier for Californians to protect their privacy by requiring browsers to offer opt-out preference signals. It goes into effect Jan. 1, 2027.

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Techmeme @techmeme.com · 3h

California Governor Gavin Newsom signs a bill that will require web browsers to add settings that allow residents to opt out of third-party data collection (Suzanne Smalley/The Record)

Main Link | Techmeme Permalink

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 13h

@calprivacy.bsky.social is pleased to announce that Minnesota and New Hampshire have joined the bipartisan Consortium of Privacy Regulators -- this demonstrates a unified and collaborative approach to enforcement across the states cppa.ca.gov/announcement...

California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA)

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 2d

@calprivacy.bsky.social blog post: Passwords Aren’t Enough: How to Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) 
privacy.ca.gov/2025/10/pass...

Passwords Aren’t Enough: How to Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)  | privacy.ca.gov

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you @AGRobBonta for supporting AB 566, the CA Opt Me Out Act by @AsmLowenthal! This bill will help Californians protect their privacy by requiring browsers to offer opt-out signals.

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 8d

Also see privacy.ca.gov/2025/07/unde...

Understanding Website Tracking and How to Limit It | privacy.ca.gov

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 8d

Tips to enable Opt-Out Preference Signals (OOPS) can be found here
privacy.ca.gov/tips/enable-...

Enable OOPS | privacy.ca.gov

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 8d

California Attorney General Bonta has issued a support letter for Assembly Bill 566 (#AB566), an important piece of proposed legislation that makes it easier for consumers to exercise their California privacy right to opt-out of the sale and sharing of personal information via opt-out pref signals.

Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 8d

The @calprivacy.bsky.social Board has issued a decision requiring Tractor Supply Company, the nation’s largest rural lifestyle retailer, to change its business practices and pay a $1,350,000 fine to resolve claims that the company violated the #CCPA. #CalPrivacy
cppa.ca.gov/announcement...

Nation's Largest Rural Lifestyle Retailer to Pay $1.35M Over CCPA Violations

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 15d

Shaped by years of public input, California Finalizes Major New Privacy Rules! The CPPA has approved new regs on: - Cybersecurity audits - Risk assessments - ADMT - Insurance - CCPA updates 🗓️ Effective 1/1/26 Final docs coming soon to the CPPA website. Read more: cppa.ca.gov/announcement...

California Finalizes Regulations to Strengthen Consumers' Privacy

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 27d

#CALeg #AB566 -- the California Opt Me Out Act -- passes the Assembly, having passed the State Senate yesterday, and is now on to the Governor's desk. Congrats to Asm. Lowenthal and the @calprivacy.bsky.social for important step in requiring browsers to support GPC/OOPS.

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 28d

Great to see #CALeg #AB566 pass the Senate, now back to the Assembly. This is the California Opt Me Out Act, that requires browsers to support Global Privacy Control (GPC) aka Opt-Out Preferences Signals (OOPS)

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 29d

Another key building block in the Agency's goal of enabling consumers to operationalize their privacy rights at scale.

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 29d

Very pleased that @calprivacy.bsky.social is partnering with multiple state AG offices to launch an investigatory sweep into businesses who fail to honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC), aka opt-out preference signal (OOPS). cppa.ca.gov/announcement...

California Privacy Protection Agency Announces Joint Investigative Privacy Sweep: CA, CO, and CT Investigate Businesses Refusing to Honor Consumers' Right to Opt-Out of the Sale of The...

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · Aug 29

CPPA is seeking a part-time Student Assistant to support our Enforcement Division. You’ll help track consumer complaints, manage emails, compile reports, & support investigations. Great opportunity for students interested in public service. Apply secure10.saashr.com/ta/6158859.c...

Image of student holding books. Join our team apply by 9/17 Student Assistant Enforcement Division

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Brant Reeves @bireeves95.bsky.social · Aug 24

Just A Friendly Reminder…

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · Aug 5

This month we’re launching a 3-part blog series on LOCKED. An easy tool to remember your California privacy rights.

🔒LOCKED =Limit, Opt-Out, Correct, Know, Equal Treatment, Delete.

Part One this week focuses on Limit & Opt-Out. Learn More privacy.ca.gov/2025/08/lock...

CPPA Blog Privacy.ca.gov/blog Locked Series: Right to Limit & Opt-Out

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · Aug 4

Next steps for @calprivacy.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/events/73570...

Next Steps for the CPPA: A PSR Keynote Preview with Exec. Director Tom Kemp | LinkedIn

Join IAPP President & CEO Trevor Hughes for a brief LinkedIn Live conversation with California Privacy Protection Agency Executive Director Tom Kemp, offering a preview of Kemp’s keynote address at IA...

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · Jul 31

The CPPA has opened the public comment period on proposed changes to the DROP (Delete Request and Opt-out Platform) regulations. Submit your comments by August 18, 2025. Learn more: cppa.ca.gov/regulations/...

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · Jul 24

At today’s meeting, the CPPA Board unanimously voted to adopt a proposed rulemaking package on ADMT, cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, insurance, and CCPA updates. Now, the proposed regulations will be filed with the Office of Administrative Law.

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · Jul 28

CPPA is hiring a Chief Privacy Auditor with deep expertise in privacy & tech to build the Agency's Audits Division. Play a role in ensuring meaningful privacy protection for millions of Californians. calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · Jul 29

The CPPA Board has ordered data broker Accurate Append, Inc. to pay a $55K fine for failing to resolve claims that it did not timely register, as required by the Delete Act. Read more: cppa.ca.gov/announcement...

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · Aug 1

🎙️ Don’t miss CPPA Exec. Director Tom Kemp on LinkedIn Live w/ @TrevorHughes previewing his #IAPP #PSR25 keynote.

He’ll discuss:
✅ Newly approved regs
✅ What’s coming in 2025, incl. the DROP platform

📅 Tue 8/5 10:00 AM 🔗 www.linkedin.com/events/73570...
#Privacy #CPPA #CaliforniaPrivacy

Next Steps for the CPPA: A PSR Keynote Preview with Exec. Director Tom Kemp | LinkedIn

Join IAPP President & CEO Trevor Hughes for a brief LinkedIn Live conversation with California Privacy Protection Agency Executive Director Tom Kemp, offering a preview of Kemp’s keynote address at IA...

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · Jul 22

Want to opt-out of your data being sold or shared online? 🛑

Find out where you should look on websites and mobile apps. 📱🍪

Swipe for quick, clear steps to protect your privacy.

Spot the Signs A Guide to Opting-out Online

"Do not sell or share my personal information" A link that opts you our of a sale/sharing of your personal info or takes you to a page with instructions on how to opt-out. Usually found at the top or bottom of a website. Can also be found on Cookie Management Forms.

Cookie Management Forms A pop-up that asks if you say no to cookies to track you and deliver targeted ads. Appears when you first visit a website. You can change your settings at any time.

Privacy Enhancing Settings on mobile Devices. You can be tracked using a mobile device too. #1 Open settings Privacy. tap "Tracking" or "Ads" and #2 Turn on "Delete advertising ID" or "Opt our of Ads personalization" Some apps still have their own privacy settings. You can open their settings and turn off tracking.

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · Jul 9

‪[email protected]‬ blog post: "Understanding Website Tracking and How to Limit It"
privacy.ca.gov/2025/07/unde...

Understanding Website Tracking and How to Limit It | privacy.ca.gov

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