Data brokers that collect and sell personal information would have to register with the California Attorney General to help inform consumers about them under a bill headed to the governor.
The legislation (A.B. 1202) by Assemblyman Ed Chau (D) would create new requirements, including registration fees. It would apply to businesses that collect and sell to third parties the personal information of consumers with whom they don’t have a direct relationship.
The Assembly on Sept. 13 voted 58-14 to give the bill final approval. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) hasn’t taken a position the bill and has until Oct. ...
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