Bill > AB302

This bill aims to protect state and local elected officials, judges, and their family members by establishing a mechanism for removing their personal information from data brokers and public publications. The bill requires the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) to obtain lists of elected officials and judges by March 1, 2026, with each individual having the opportunity to opt out of being included. The CPPA will then upload these lists to an accessible deletion mechanism, and beginning August 1, 2026, entities must delete listed individuals' personal information within 5 days of receiving a notification. The bill prohibits businesses from selling personal information of these "protected individuals" if doing so could pose an imminent and serious threat, such as potentially leading to assault, harassment, trespass, or property destruction. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $5,000, and the Attorney General, county counsel, city attorneys, or the protected individuals themselves can bring legal action to enforce the provisions. The bill defines personal information broadly, including residential addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and other identifying data, while providing some exceptions for publicly disclosed or legally required information. Importantly, the bill ensures that the lists and information shared will be kept confidential and not subject to public records disclosure, with the intent of protecting the privacy and safety of elected officials, judges, and their families.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB302