Bill > AB2561

This bill requires that operating systems and applications set a user's default privacy settings to the most protective option available and prohibits them from changing these settings without the user's explicit consent. An "application" is defined as any software program, mobile or desktop app, that collects, processes, or stores personal information and offers privacy controls. "Personal information" refers to data as defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, and a "privacy setting" is any user-adjustable option within an application that controls how their personal information is handled. This legislation builds upon existing privacy laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act, which already grants consumers rights regarding their data and, starting in 2027, will require browsers to support opt-out preference signals.

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