California Attorney General Issues Third Draft of Privacy Rules

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra released a third set of draft regulations for companies to follow under the state’s landmark privacy law.

The March 11 changes are in response to 100 comments Becerra’s office received about a draft released Feb. 7. Becerra (D) first proposed rules in October. He must issue a final set of rules by July 1.

Becerra dropped a provision for an opt out button or logo that companies could include on their websites as a way for consumers to opt out of selling their information. He added more specific requirements for companies to include their sources ...