SB 361: Data brokers: data collection and deletion.
The bill aims to amend existing privacy laws to better protect consumers' personal information. Data brokers must register with the California Privacy Protection Agency and provide additional information about the types of personal data they collect. This includes names, dates of birth, zip codes, email addresses, phone numbers, and various government identification numbers. The bill also requires data brokers to report if they have shared or sold consumers' data to foreign actors, the federal government, or other entities. Furthermore, data brokers must process denied deletion requests within 45 days. The bill also restricts the public's access to certain information about data brokers and their practices. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the enforcement of existing privacy laws and provide more comprehensive protections for consumers.
| Oct. 08, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 466, Statutes of 2025. |
| Oct. 08, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 22, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11 a.m. |
| Sep. 11, 2025 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2892.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Sep. 10, 2025 | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 3168.) Ordered to the Senate. |