California Privacy Protection Agency

07/31/2026

Tomorrow marks a major milestone in California privacy! Starting August 1, data brokers are legally required to begin using DROP, where they’ll access and process new deletion requests every 45 days. This gives Californians more control over their personal information. It’s simple. It’s free. It’s your right. Have you signed up yet? Visit privacy.ca.gov/drop.

07/29/2026

Want to learn more about the history, laws, and technology behind opt-out preference signals? Join our Informational Session on August 6 at 1pm.

We’ll cover:
🔹Background and development of the Global Privacy Control
🔹 Pseudonymous profiles in the ad-tech ecosystem
🔹The where and when of consent, and the importance of GPC for Californians
🔹Enforcement of opt-out preference signal requirements

Zoom link: https://cppa-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/83114797051

07/27/2026

The CPPA Board will hold a public meeting on August 6 - August 7, 2026. Information on how to attend the meeting and the meeting agenda can be found at cppa.ca.gov/meetings/.

07/24/2026

We have four community events coming up across CA:
📍 July 24 – Alameda
📍 July 24 – Hayward
📍 July 28 – Camarillo
📍 July 28 – South Bay
Visit our website for more information about these upcoming events! Privacy.ca.gov/events

07/22/2026

It takes about 10 minutes to sign up for DROP and in just 10 days, data brokers must begin using California’s new DROP system and will download new deletion requests every 45 days. Have you signed up? Visit privacy.ca.gov/drop.

07/21/2026

CalPrivacy has launched its first audit, targeting gig economy platforms operating in California. These platforms — including app-based transportation, delivery, and task services — collect significant data from the workers who power their services. That data can include precise geolocation, biometric data, financial information, and communications records. The audit will review if companies are meeting their obligations under the CCPA, with a focus on compliance with consumers' and independent contractors’ rights to access and exercise control over their personal information.

“Core to California’s privacy rights is ensuring people have the power to access and understand the information that a company collects about them. For gig workers in California, the right of access is vital because it may directly impact their livelihood. This audit is about ensuring underlying privacy rights work in the real world.” — Sabrina Ross, Chief Privacy Auditor, CalPrivacy

Read the full announcement: privacy.ca.gov/2026/07/california-privacy-protection-agency-launches-first-sectoral-audit-targets-gig-economy-platforms

07/20/2026

Tom Kemp, a representative from Cal Privacy, explained the Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP) on California Politics 360. FULL STORY ⬇️

07/17/2026

DROP Day Alameda is July 24. Stop by the Alameda Free Library to learn about California’s free DROP tool and get help enrolling from community volunteers.
📅 July 24, 2026 10 AM–4 PM
📍 1550 Oak St., Large Group Study Room
Bring a device if you can; loaners available. CalPrivacy staff will be there to assist and answer your questions. More info: privacy.ca.gov/events

07/16/2026

¿Sabías que California acaba de lanzar DROP, una herramienta gratuita que te permite eliminar tus datos personales de cientos de corredores de datos con UNA sola solicitud?
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07/15/2026

DROP is back up and running!

Thank you for your patience during today’s scheduled maintenance.

Haven’t submitted your DROP request yet? Today is a great day to do it! DROP is fast, easy to use and data brokers are required to begin processing requests in just a few weeks! privacy.ca.gov/drop