United States of America: Bill amending Civil Code to include provisions on data collection and deletion by data brokers (SB 361) was introduced to the California Senate

On 13 February 2025, a bill pertaining to data broker registration and the collection of data was introduced to the California Senate. The bill proposes amendments to Section 1798.99.82 of the Civil Code, with the objective of expanding the disclosure requirements for data brokers under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). The bill mandates that data brokers registering with the California Privacy Protection Agency provide additional details about the types of personal data they collect, including consumers' login credentials, government identification numbers, citizenship status, union membership, sexual orientation, and biometric data. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in administrative fines.