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Notes and reading tagged data brokers

• AUGUST 03

  California Can Finally Make Data Brokers Delete What They Know About Us

  California’s DROP platform reached its August 1, 2026 processing milestone—one request can reach hundreds of registered data brokers, with per-day fines for noncompliance, while the real test will be whether deletion results are audited and enforced.

  Inspired by privacy.ca.gov · California Privacy Protection Agency

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• JULY 24

  Privacy Should Be the Default, Not a Form You Have to Fill Out

  Cory Doctorow argues the real problem with data brokers is that they may collect and sell personal information by default—and that California’s DROP platform, while a real improvement, still puts the burden on the person being cataloged.

  Inspired by pluralistic.net · Cory Doctorow

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