California Enacts New Privacy Legislation Affecting Consumer Rights, Data Brokers, and Website Tracking Litigation
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of privacy bills at the close of the state's 2026 legislative session, covering consumer rights, data broker rules, platform design, and website tracking lawsuits. He also vetoed at least one measure that would have placed broader limits on the sale and sharing of personal data.
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