With the historic passage of Prop 24, the California Privacy Rights Act, we are at the beginning of a journey that will profoundly shape the fabric of our society by redefining who is in control of our most personal information and putting consumers back in charge of their own data. Prop 24 garnered the 6th most votes of any initiative in the state’s history. This could not have been achieved without the 9,384,125 California voters supporting the measure to strengthen consumer privacy rights.
The new law will give Californians the strongest online privacy rights in the world, including protecting sensitive personal information, tripling fines against companies that violate kids’ data, establishing an enforcement arm for consumers, and making it harder to weaken privacy laws in the future. We’re looking forward to the work ahead and the next steps in implementing this law. Onward!
Proposition 24 — the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 — gives consumers the power to take back control over our information from thousands of giant corporations. Here are some of the new privacy rights you get with Prop 24:
Protects Our Personal Information
Prop 24 creates new rights to stop businesses from using our sensitive personal information, including our health and financial data. Prop 24 stops companies from selling location data without our knowledge or consent.
Safeguards our Children’s Privacy
Prop 24 will triple fines for collecting and selling children’s private information. Prop 24 will require opt-in consent for the sale of personal information from consumers under 16.
Establishes a Privacy Agency
Prop 24 will establish the California Privacy Protection Agency to protect consumer rights and to give consumers control over their personal data.
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How can you help Prop 24 protect your rights?
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