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Governor Newsom Announces First-In-The-Nation Privacy Tool Allowing Californians to Block the Sale of Their Data

Mar 31, 2026 | Data Protection & Privacy

California Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Privacy Protection Agency launched the Delete Request and
Opt-out Platform (DROP), a first-of-its-kind privacy tool that lets California residents send a single request to registered
data brokers to delete their personal information and block its sale. The system simplifies privacy rights enforcement
under the Delete Act, enhancing individual control over personal data and limiting broker sales. Data brokers must start
processing requests by August 1, 2026.

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