“California's legislature passed a bill requiring browsers to include a setting that sends an opt-out signal to stop sharing of personal data with third parties.”

The RecordNews reportSeptember 12, 2025Read the original

Coverage of California's AB 566.

Our verdict

True

The legislature passed AB 566 in September 2025; it was signed in October 2025 and takes effect in 2027.

What we found

The 'Opt Me Out Act' requires browsers to offer an opt-out preference signal. The claim is accurate.

The evidence

1 of 2 sources support the claim; none contradict it.

Contradict 0Support 1Background 1

Supports the claim
The California Privacy Protection Agency welcomed passage of the browser opt-out bill. [1]
Background
California enacts browser opt-out signal legislation. [2]

How we checked

We checked the claim against California Privacy Protection Agency, Orrick. We reviewed 2 relevant sources.

Sources

[1]California Privacy Protection Agency · California Legislature advances bill empowering consumers to easily exercise privacy rights at scale
[2]Orrick · California enacts browser opt-out signal legislation

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