California Bolsters Privacy Rights with Mandatory Browser Opt-Out
California is set to strengthen consumer privacy rights. The state legislature has passed a bill mandating internet browsers to include an opt-out setting for personal data sharing. Governor Gavin Newsom must now sign the bill into law.
The bill, if signed, will require browser companies to facilitate automatic opt-out requests to every visited website. Currently, major browsers lack this functionality, making it challenging for consumers to exercise their rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act. Consumer Reports has commended the passage of the bill, emphasizing the hurdles consumers face in utilizing their existing privacy rights. The bill aims to empower consumers to send opt-out preference signals for personal data sharing with third parties.
The bill now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom's signature. If signed, it will substantially bolster consumers' ability to control their personal data online, making it simpler for them to opt out of sharing their information with third parties.
