All systems go! Thank you for your patience during today’s scheduled maintenance. Submit your DROP request now! It’s fast, easy and always free. privacy.ca.gov/drop

We’re rolling out some updates to DROP! To make these updates, DROP will be temporarily offline for maintenance today from approximately 7–10AM PST.

We’ve been on the road spreading the word about DROP & the journey has already connected us with some awesome people at some amazing events. And we’re just getting started! If you’re curious about DROP or want to see where we’re headed next, check out our events page. privacy.ca.gov/events

CA college students: CalPrivacy is hiring a paid Outreach Intern! Support outreach campaigns & help connect with communities across California. Apply by July 24: secure10.saashr.com/ta/6158859.c...

Three Senior Scam Stopper events are coming up across CA: 📍 July 8 – Palm Desert 📍 July 11 – Cupertino 📍 July 14 – Tujunga Learn how to spot scams, protect your info, and use CA’s new DROP tool. Free + open to all. Find more info: privacy.ca.gov/events

The countdown begins! Next month, data brokers must begin accessing DROP and processing deletion requests every 45 days. You have the power to tell data brokers to delete your personal information. Have you signed up yet? Visit: privacy.ca.gov/drop

Closing soon! We're hiring multiple Attorney/Attorney III roles to join our Enforcement team! You’ll handle complex litigation, lead investigations, and help safeguard Californians' data protection rights. Apply by July 6. calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...

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Your privacy rights go beyond data broker deletions. Our new word‑search graphic highlights tools Californians have to protect their personal information. Learn more and explore resources at privacy.ca.gov.

CalPrivacy‑sponsored SB 923 by Senator Josh Becker has passed out of CA Asm. Privacy Cmte! It now heads to Asm. Appropriations. It seeks to strengthen consumer privacy by expanding the CCPA’s deletion rights. leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTe...

Updated Technical & API Documentation for data brokers is now available at privacy.ca.gov/drop-for-data-brokers. DROP deletion request processing becomes mandatory beginning August 1, 2026.

Executive Director Tom Kemp shares what is most exciting about DROP - CalPrivacy's free privacy tool that helps California residents request the deletion of their information from over 500+ data brokers in minutes.

Our DROP team will be at the Juneteenth Celebration Run on June 20 at William Land Park! We’re excited to support the community and share how DROP helps protect your data. Stop by and say hi from 7-11 AM.

CalPrivacy is showing up at LA Pride Village Festival🌈 Find our DROP table and learn how to protect your data, your rights, and your community. 📅 Sunday, June 14 ⏰ 12:30–8:30 p.m. See you there!

We're hiring an Attorney/Attorney III to join our Enforcement team! Handle complex admin litigation, lead investigations, and protect Californians' data protection rights. Pending budget approval. Apply by July 6 calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...

We're hiring an Analyst to join our Enforcement Division. You’ll lead our complaints intake process, support investigations, manage evidence, and help protect Californians’ privacy rights. Apply by June 19 calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...

CalPrivacy will host webinars on June 11 and June 18 for data brokers preparing to integrate with DROP for deletion request processing. Participants must register to attend and are encouraged to submit questions in advance.

CA grad students in tech policy & research: The nation's first dedicated consumer privacy regulator is hiring! Become a part-time, paid Research Technologist with CalPrivacy—remote role advising on a broad range of tech issues. Apply by 6/30: secure10.saashr.com/ta/6158859.c...

This month, CalPrivacy lets you know the signs that a website may not be honoring your privacy — like missing privacy policies, dark patterns, or ignored opt‑out signals. Read our latest blog to learn how to spot these issues and protect your data: privacy.ca.gov/2026/06/nati...

CalPrivacy joined 18 AGs and state agencies to oppose the SECURE Data Act, a bill that seeks to remove existing state privacy laws and block new ones. Millions could end up less protected. We’re urging Congress – let states protect their residents: privacy.ca.gov/2026/06/the-...

Want to work on the cutting edge of privacy? We’re hiring a Senior Technical Delivery Lead to help scale the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform. Bring your tech skills to help make privacy more real for millions of Californians. Apply by 6/11: calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...

300K sign-ups and counting! With deletion processing starting Aug 1, Californians are taking control of their data like never before. Learn more: privacy.ca.gov/2026/06/priv...

CalPrivacy is hiring a Senior Business Operations Analyst (Analyst II) to lead complex IT and non‑IT contracting, procurement, and policy work supporting CalPrivacy’s mission. Apply by 6/12: calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...

We have extended application deadlines for two CalPrivacy career opportunities. We’re hiring a DROP Support Manager and a Senior Privacy Auditor to help strengthen privacy for Californians. Apply now and join our mission‑driven team. Apply: privacy.ca.gov/about-us/car...

A bipartisan congressional letter revealed that commercial location data was used in Operation Epic Fury to target U.S. service members. It urges DoD to work with CalPrivacy & tools like DROP. California stands ready to help protect those who serve. Learn more: www.wyden.senate.gov/news/press-r...

SB 923, the Expanding Privacy Rights Act, sponsored by CalPrivacy and authored by @SenJoshBecker, has passed the CA Senate. It would strengthen Californians’ right to delete personal data, including information bought from data brokers. Next stop: the Assembly. privacy.ca.gov/2026/01/calp...

Hey LA, we’re coming your way! Our DROP team will be at the Historic Downtown L.A. Farmers’ Market this Sunday, May 31, 10-3 👩‍🌾🥬 Fresh food, local makers and our DROP team with information on how you can protect your data!

Don’t just take our word for it: see what people are saying about DROP! Californians are calling it simple, empowering, and a game‑changer for taking back control of their personal data. Curious what everyone’s talking about it? Sign up for DROP today! privacy.ca.gov/drop/

Two events. One amazing week. 🍴May 21: Taste of Brea 🍓May 24: Vista Strawberry Festival Great food, great community and your CalPrivacy DROP Team ready to talk privacy!

Tomorrow is the final day to submit preliminary comments to CalPrivacy regarding potential updates to regulations on Notices & Disclosures and Employee Data. The comment window closes at 5:00 p.m. PT. on Wednesday, May 20. Learn more cppa.ca.gov/regulations