Sunday, 4 January, 2026
California Launches Privacy Tool for Residents to Wipe Data from Brokers
California has officially launched a pioneering digital tool allowing residents to demand that data brokers delete their personal information with a single request. Enabled by the landmark California Delete Act, the "Data Broker Accessible Request" portal targets the shadow industry that sells consumer profiles. This move grants individuals unprecedented control over their digital footprint, forcing hundreds of registered brokers to purge sensitive data.
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