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United States of America: Governor signed California Opt Me Out Act, introducing opt-out preference signal in browsers (AB No. 566)

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Governor 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…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores, search service provider, software provider: other software
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2025-02-12
under deliberation

On 12 February 2025, a Bill to amend the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 to include an opt-…

2025-06-05
under deliberation

On 5 June 2025, the Bill amending the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 to include an opt-out…

2025-09-11
adopted

On 11 September 2025, the California Assembly concurred with Senate amendments to the Bill amending…

2025-10-08
adopted

On 8 October 2025, the Governor of California signed the Bill amending the California Consumer Priv…

2027-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2027, the California Opt Me Out Act enters into force, amending the California Consume…