The claim
“The California legislature passed a bill requiring internet browsers to include a setting that lets consumers send an opt-out signal to prevent sharing of personal data with third parties.”
California legislative session
Our verdict
True
The California legislature passed a bill requiring internet browsers to include a setting that lets consumers send an opt-out signal to prevent sharing of personal data with third parties, as confirmed by multiple sources including the California Privacy Protection Agency and news outlets.
What we found
The California legislature passed a bill requiring internet browsers to include a setting that lets consumers send an opt-out signal to prevent sharing of personal data with third parties, as confirmed by multiple sources including the California Privacy Protection Agency and news outlets.
The evidence
3 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
The California Privacy Protection Agency announced the passage of the California Opt Me Out Act (AB 566), which requires browsers to support opt-out preference signals.
cppa.ca.gov· California Privacy Protection Agency announcement - Background
A news article from The Record reports on the passage of the bill, which will require browsers to offer an opt-out signal to consumers.
therecord.media· News article on the bill's passage - Background
The California Consumer Privacy Act gives consumers the right to send opt-out preference signals, but major browsers have not offered the necessary functionality.
cppa.ca.gov· Background on the California Consumer Privacy Act
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