The California legislature has passed a bill requiring internet browsers to include a setting for consumers to opt out of data sharing with third parties. This legislation aims to make privacy rights more accessible by enabling automatic opt-out signals, pending the governor’s signature. #CaliforniaConsumerPrivacyAct #BrowserPrivacyRights
Keypoints
- The bill mandates browsers to offer a setting for users to send opt-out signals for data sharing.
- It builds on the California Consumer Privacy Act, which grants consumers the right to opt out of data sharing.
- Major browsers have yet to implement the functionality needed for opt-out preference signals.
- The bill was previously vetoed in an earlier version that included mobile operating systems.
- If signed, it will enable automatic opt-out requests for every website visited by the user.
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