Delete Act

Lets a California resident ask every registered data broker to delete their data with one request, which brokers must check and process on a fixed schedule.

At a glance

Who it applies to

Data brokers registered in California.

Who enforces it

California Privacy Protection Agency

When

In effect since 1 January 2024. The Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform opened to consumers on 1 January 2026; registered brokers must process its requests from 1 August 2026.

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Recent developments

Nothing reported yet. Regulatory Watch lists new rules, enforcement and court decisions as they arrive.

Sources

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Dates and status checked against these sources on 27 September 2026. This page explains the law for practitioners; it is not legal advice.