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California's Data Privacy Gaps Spark New Protection Bill

2/21/2026

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California remains a leader in data privacy but gaps allow companies to collect and sell students’ data.
Privacy expert Jen King cites TeamSnap and similar platforms that require parental and student details, exploiting loopholes.
Assemblymember Dawn Addis proposes a bill to strengthen protections, especially against AI misuse and current gaps.
The bill faces opposition from business groups worried about investment, while King calls for consumer rights to sue.

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Story summary

California remains a leader in data privacy but gaps allow companies to collect and sell students’ data.
Privacy expert Jen King cites TeamSnap and similar platforms that require parental and student details, exploiting loopholes.
Assemblymember Dawn Addis proposes a bill to strengthen protections, especially against AI misuse and current gaps.
The bill faces opposition from business groups worried about investment, while King calls for consumer rights to sue.