Expanding Privacy Rights Act heads to Newsom's desk
California's legislature has passed an expansion of the state's existing privacy rights law, sending the bill to Governor Gavin Newsom for his signature or veto.
Why this matters: California's privacy law already sets the bar for the rest of the country. Expanding it means more rights for residents — but the details matter enormously. Broader opt-out rights and stricter data limits are wins for individuals. Watered-down carve-outs for industry are not. Newsom's decision will signal whether California still wants to lead on privacy or has started managing expectations downward.
Who should care: General readers · Privacy officers · Policy
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