California Closes Public Comment Period On Data Broker Regulations

August 20, 2024 signaled the end of the California Privacy Protection Agency's (CPPA) Notice of Proposed Regulatory Action (NPRA) comment period for Senate Bill 362, also known as the Delete Act (the "Act"). The Act, which was signed into law almost a year ago, amends California's existing Data Broker Registration law and imposes more obligations on data brokers. One of the most notable provisions was a mandate to the CPPA to develop (by January 1, 2026) an "accessible deletion mechanism" that would allow consumers to request that all or some data brokers delete their personal information through a single request. Most recently, the CPPA kicked off a formal public comment period in early July to establish regulations for the Act aimed at addressing common questions and issues data brokers reported during the initial registration period.