Bill > AB883

This bill modifies existing California law regarding data brokers, which are companies that knowingly collect and sell personal information of consumers without a direct relationship. Firstly, it shortens the timeframe for data brokers to check an accessible deletion mechanism, a system managed by the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) that allows consumers to request the deletion of their personal information, from 45 days to 30 days. Secondly, it establishes a new process for elected officials and judges to have their personal information deleted by data brokers. This involves the Secretary of State, local government filing officers, and the Judicial Council notifying these individuals that they can use the existing deletion mechanism. The bill also requires the CPPA to create informational materials for these officials and judges on how to use the deletion mechanism, and for data brokers to delete their information within 10 days of receiving a request through this special process. Finally, it allows elected officials, judges, or their representatives to file civil lawsuits against data brokers for violations of these deletion requirements.