United States of America: Bill amending California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 to include mandatory opt-out preference signal in browsers (AB No. 566)
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California Opt Me Out Act introducing opt-out preference signal in browsers enters into force
On 1 January 2027, the California Opt Me Out Act enters into force, amending the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 to mandate that internet browsers include a consumer-configurable function to send an opt-out preference signal to businesses wi…
SourceGovernor signed California Opt Me Out Act, introducing opt-out preference signal in browsers (AB No. 566)
On 8 October 2025, the Governor of California signed the Bill amending the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 to add an opt-out preference signal requirement. The Act applies to businesses that develop or maintain internet browsers, requiring t…
SourceBill amending the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 to include mandatory opt-out preference signal in browsers was adopted by State Assembly (Bill No. AB 566)
On 11 September 2025, the California Assembly concurred with Senate amendments to the Bill amending the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 to include an opt-out preference signal. The Bill applies to businesses that develop or maintain internet…
SourceBill amending the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 to include mandatory opt-out preference signal in browsers was passed by California State Assembly (Bill No. AB 566)
On 5 June 2025, the Bill amending the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 to include an opt-out preference signal was passed by the California State Assembly. The Act applies to businesses that develop or maintain internet browsers or browser en…
SourceAmendment to California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 including mandatory opt-out preference signal in settings (AB 566) was introduced to California Assembly
On 12 February 2025, a Bill to amend the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 to include an opt-out preference signal (AB 566) was introduced to the California Assembly. The Bill would prohibit companies from developing or maintaining browsers an…
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