United States of America: Vetoed Bill to Require Browsers to Offer Opt-out Preference Signals (AB 3048)

On 20 September 2024, the Bill to Require Browsers to Offer Opt-out Preference Signals (AB 3048) was vetoed by the California Governor. The Governor cited concerns about mandating design requirements for operating system developers. The Bill would have required entities developing and providing browsers and mobile operating systems to include an opt-out preference signal setting in the browsers and devices used by consumers to interact with them. The California Privacy Protection Agency was set to have the power to adopt regulations to implement and oversee these requirements, including updating definitions related to technological advancements or privacy concerns.