California Privacy Protection Agency

09/04/2026

Good news – you have extra time to apply to be our next Deputy Director of Enforcement! CalPrivacy continues to seek candidates with strong experience in consumer privacy and enforcement, including knowledge of the CCPA and Delete Act. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in California and be current members of the California State Bar

In this role you will:

🔹Lead CalPrivacy’s Enforcement Division, directing a dedicated team of attorneys, research technologists, and support staff
🔹Oversee high-impact cases, drive investigations, and effectively pursue violations of the law
🔹Set and implement the agency’s enforcement policies, advise executive leadership, and coordinate with regulators

If you’re committed to protecting Californians’ privacy rights, submit your application by September 11. https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=529303

09/03/2026

ICYMI: CalPrivacy Executive Director Tom Kemp was featured on CBS 8 discussing DROP and pending legislation that would expand privacy rights for Californians. Check out the clip.

A privacy bill, Senate Bill 923, is awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom's signature, aiming to give California residents greater control over their personal data

09/03/2026

Today, CalPrivacy’s Enforcement Division issued a new advisory highlighting data brokers who provide incorrect information in their annual registration with California’s Data Broker Registry. Under the Delete Act, businesses that operated as a data broker in the prior year must register with CalPrivacy. As the advisory cautions, failure to provide correct information is a violation of the law, and data brokers can face fines for each day incorrect information appears.

The Data Broker Registry gives Californians important visibility into what types of information data brokers collect and who they share it with. Californians should be able to rely on accurate information to make informed decisions about exercising their privacy rights. Read more: https://privacy.ca.gov/2026/09/enforcement-advisory-targets-incorrect-information-in-data-broker-registration/

09/02/2026

Personal information covers a wide range of data. Understanding what it covers is a great first step to protecting your privacy. Our newest blog breaks down personal information:

09/01/2026

We are thrilled to share that 2 additional CalPrivacy supported bills have officially passed the California Legislature:

✅ AB 883 (Lowenthal) will ensure elected officials and judges are informed about their right to have their information deleted from data brokers and require data brokers to respond to deletion requests for all Californians within 30 days.

✅ AB 1542 (Ward) will prohibit the sale and sharing of sensitive personal information.

This is in addition to the CalPrivacy-sponsored bill, SB 923, which passed the legislature last week. We are grateful to the legislature for their work on these important bills. All now head to the Governor for his consideration.

09/01/2026

The CPPA Board has ordered Virginia-based data broker, SalesIntel Research, Inc., to pay a $36,400 fine for failing to register with the agency's Data Broker Registry by the 2025 deadline. This decision reminds businesses to examine whether they qualify as data brokers and ensure they are properly registered as required by law. “This ongoing enforcement activity shows that CalPrivacy takes seriously the failure to register by the deadline,” said Tom Kemp, CalPrivacy’s executive director. “As a reminder, exposure to potential enforcement action is increasing now that data brokers have started processing requests through DROP.”

This latest action, part of a sustained effort by the Data Broker Strike Force, underscores the Enforcement Division’s commitment to rigorously defend Californians’ privacy rights and uphold the law. Learn more: https://privacy.ca.gov/2026/09/calprivacy-continues-enforcement-blitz-with-action-against-virginia-data-broker/

08/28/2026

Good news! CalPrivacy sponsored bill SB 923 (Becker), also known as the Expanding Privacy Rights Act, officially passed the California Legislature.

The bill will expand the right to delete to cover all personal information collected about a consumer no matter the source of the information. It also will improve how consumers can exercise their privacy rights by requiring businesses to offer user friendly webforms for rights requests.

We thank the legislature for their work on this important bill that strengthens privacy rights for Californians. The bill now heads to the Governor for his consideration. Read the full announcement: https://privacy.ca.gov/2026/08/california-legislature-advances-bill-to-strengthen-deletion-rights/

08/27/2026

CalPrivacy is seeking a Deputy Director of Enforcement to lead one of the world’s most active privacy enforcement teams. Candidates should have strong experience in consumer privacy and enforcement, including knowledge of the CCPA and Delete Act. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California and be a current member of the California State Bar.

In this role you will:
🔹Lead CalPrivacy’s Enforcement Division, directing a dedicated team of attorneys, research technologists, and support staff
🔹Oversee high-impact cases, drive investigations, and effectively pursue violations of the law
🔹Set and implement the agency’s enforcement policies, advise executive leadership, and coordinate with regulators

If you’re committed to protecting Californians’ privacy rights, we encourage you to apply by September 4. https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=529303

08/26/2026

It’s back to school time. ✏️
Help kids and teens stay safer this year. Consider some of these practical steps parents, caregivers, and educators can take, to support safer, more privacy-protective online experiences for young people. Learn more https://privacy.ca.gov/2026/02/safer-internet-day-2026-blog/

08/26/2026

Thank you Senator Josh Becker for your leadership on DROP and your ongoing commitment to safeguarding Californians’ privacy rights.