California Privacy Protection Agency

It’s National Senior Fraud Awareness Day. Our newly renamed blog, “CalPrivacy in Practice”, breaks down how we help older Californians stay safe and protect their data. Read today’s post and learn more: privacy.ca.gov/2026/05/senior…

Good news — CalPrivacy‑sponsored bill SB 923, the Expanding Privacy Rights Act by @SenJoshBecker, has passed out of CA Senate Appropriations! It now heads to the Senate floor. It would strengthen consumer privacy by expanding the CCPA’s deletion rights. Bill: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavC…

CalPrivacy is hiring a Senior Privacy Auditor to lead complex CCPA/Delete Act compliance audits, evaluate data‑protection practices, and prepare findings that strengthen privacy across California. Join our mission‑driven team. Apply by 5/25. calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jo…

🏳️‍🌈 Long Beach Pride, we’re coming your way! Stop by the DROP table May 16–17 at Marina Green Park (12–8 PM). Say hi and learn how DROP helps Californians take control of their data! @lbpride

Take a minute today to learn how DROP puts you back in charge and watch this quick walkthrough and see how simple it is to protect your privacy: Want to take control of your personal data? Our "How to Use DROP" video breaks down how Californians can delete their data from data brokers all in one place, and all for FREE. Take a minute today to learn how DROP puts you back in charge and watch the quick walkthrough and see how simple it is to protect your privacy. youtube.com/watch?v=7MdThS…

Do you have a strong customer service orientation and a desire to help Californians exercise their privacy rights? We’re hiring a DROP Support Manager (Supervisor II) to support DROP – a first-of-its-kind privacy platform to help Californians exercise their privacy rights. Apply: calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jo…

California has secured a $12.75M settlement with General Motors over the illegal sale of hundreds of thousands of Californians’ location & driving data. This coordinated settlement is the largest CCPA penalty to date. Learn more: privacy.ca.gov/2026/05/when-i…

🔐 Happy World Password Day! Today is a great reminder that strong online habits protect not just our accounts but the reduce the risk of identity theft. Taking a few minutes to update your passwords can make a big difference in keeping your information safe.

DROP is on the road! Yesterday, we stopped at Cal State Fullerton to show students how DROP will delete their personal information from data brokers in minutes. Are we coming to your neck of the woods? Check out our roadshow schedule and see where we’re headed next: privacy.ca.gov/2026/04/calpri…

Tomorrow is the final day to submit preliminary comments on CalPrivacy’s Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) Audits. Comments are due by 5:00 p.m. PT. For more information: cppa.ca.gov/regulations/pd…

This morning, CalPrivacy staff testified virtually before the Vermont Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing, and General Affairs about California’s data broker laws. Agenda: legislature.vermont.gov/committee/agen…

This Teamwork Tuesday, we’re recognizing how collaboration strengthens privacy protections. From analysts to administrative support to technologists and attorneys, our teams work together to make sure Californians have accurate and accessible information.

It’s Meaningful Monday for Public Service Recognition Week! At CalPrivacy, our team finds purpose in helping Californians understand and exercise their privacy rights. Every resource we build helps empower people to take control of their personal data.

The May 1, 2026 CPPA Board Meeting has adjourned.

The board meeting has resumed.

The board meeting has resumed from its recess. Day two of the April 30-May 1, 2026 meeting of the CPPA Board has begun. Meeting materials and information on how to attend the meeting can be found at cppa.ca.gov/meetings/