In a significant move to reclaim individual privacy in the digital age, California has officially launched a revolutionary tool designed to give residents sweeping control over the vast and often unseen marketplace of their personal information. The state’s new "Delete Requests and Opt-Out Platform," or DROP, acts as a centralized hub, providing a
In a decisive move to restore the balance of power in the digital data economy, California has officially activated a groundbreaking tool that gives its residents unprecedented control over their personal information. The Delete Request and Opt-out Platform, known as DROP, went live on January 1, 2026, creating a centralized, state-managed service
In the sprawling digital economy where personal data has become a premier commodity, Californians now have access to a powerful new tool designed to reclaim their privacy from the hundreds of data brokers operating quietly in the background. As of January 1, the state has officially launched the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP), a
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