United States of America: Introduced Student privacy: online personal information bill (AB 801)

On 13 February 2023, the Student privacy: online personal information bill was introduced at the State Assembly of California. The bill applies to operators of internet websites, online services, applications, or mobile applications that handle personal data of preschool, prekindergarten, or K–12 pupils in California. It requires operators to delete a pupil’s data upon request from the guardian, education rights holder, or pupil if provided with documentation of unenrolment.