Does California’s Delete Act Apply to My Business?

Potentially, yes.
California’s Delete Act establishes additional obligations for certain organizations that qualify as data brokers under California law.
Depending on the circumstances, qualifying organizations may need to evaluate obligations involving:
  • Registration requirements;
  • Consumer deletion rights;
  • Participation in deletion mechanisms;
  • Information governance practices;
  • Documentation requirements; and
  • Ongoing compliance responsibilities.
Organizations that collect, share, license, sell, or otherwise make personal information commercially available should understand how California defines a data broker and periodically assess whether the Delete Act may affect their operations.

 

For operational guidance and structured compliance documentation tools, visit the CLIClaw Data Broker Compliance Library.

 

This FAQ is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. It is intended as a starting point for understanding the issues discussed and should not be relied on as a substitute for advice from qualified legal counsel.