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California Enacts Universal Data Opt-Out for 2027

10/10/2025

Summary

Newsom Enhances Data Privacy

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the California Opt Me Out Act, expanding the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018.
The act requires a universal opt-out for data sales in browsers.
The law takes effect January 1, 2027, applying to Google Chrome and Apple Safari.
Two additional bills were signed to improve social media account cancellations and data broker transparency.

History

Historical Context

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), enacted in 2018, marked a significant step in consumer data protection, influenced by global trends like the EU's GDPR. Following the Cambridge Analytica scandal, California's legislation empowered residents to control their personal information. The 2020 California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) further expanded these protections, establishing the California Privacy Protection Agency to enforce compliance and address growing privacy concerns.

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Newsom Enhances Data Privacy

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the California Opt Me Out Act, expanding the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018.
The act requires a universal opt-out for data sales in browsers.
The law takes effect January 1, 2027, applying to Google Chrome and Apple Safari.
Two additional bills were signed to improve social media account cancellations and data broker transparency.

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