California Privacy Protection Agency

DROP is helping Californians take control over their data and we have the numbers to prove it!  Delete Week may end today, but safeguarding your privacy is an ongoing practice. Explore resources including our privacy newsletter, blog, tips, and videos to make understanding and protecting your privacy simple and easy. Visit privacy.ca.gov to learn more.

Your DROP Dashboard shows you the full picture: who deleted your data, who opted you out, and who still has your information. It’s all in one simple chart. Log in with your DROP ID to see your personalized breakdown. https://lnkd.in/evNNvgTr

Half of all DROP users already have more that 100 data deletions. In this video, we walk you thought how to check your progress using your DROP ID. Can’t remember where you saved it? You can recover your DROP ID by visiting: https://lnkd.in/evNNvgTr

It’s day two of Delete Week! If you want to help friends and family protect their personal information, but aren’t sure where to start, visit the online DROP toolkit. It has everything you need to share information about DROP quickly and confidently. Visit: https://lnkd.in/erP-zQ2d

CalPrivacy is excited to announce that Delete Week is underway right now, during the second week of October. We are encouraging community members to raise awareness about DROP. Join the more than half a million Californians who already use this free tool to remove their personal data from data brokers. Read the announcement: https://lnkd.in/e_vQ_9df

Next week is Delete Week in California, making it a great time to register for the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP). With a single request, you can ask more than 650 data brokers to delete the personal information they have about you — and it’s free! To submit your DROP request, visit privacy.ca.gov/drop.

This month, we’re addressing several common questions about the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP), including why users are required to verify their information twice and the purpose of the DROP ID. If you want clear answers and explanations, visit our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gmVfjZ22

Safeguarding seniors from online scams starts with knowledge. Join state leaders and consumer-protection experts at one of three upcoming Senior Scam Stopper events across California this month. Learn the latest tools, warning signs, and resources to stay safe online. 📍 San Marcos – October 12 Hosted by Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel 📍 Mountain View – October 23 Hosted by Senator Josh Becker 📍 Santa Clara – October 24 Hosted by Assemblymember Alex Lee For more information visit: privacy.ca.gov/events

Before data brokers can delete your data, DROP takes extra steps to make sure it’s really you. Executive Director Tom Kemp shares the steps CalPrivacy takes to keep your information secure. https://lnkd.in/euCUvNw3

CalPrivacy is currently seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Outreach Specialist to lead internal communications, forge strong partnerships and provide essential support for our statewide outreach initiatives.  Key Responsibilities:  🔹Identify and evaluate partnership opportunities with nonprofits, community-based organizations, and key stakeholders.  🔹Participate in outreach and privacy education for underserved and at-risk groups.  🔹Support internal communications by contributing to newsletters, webinars, employee recognition initiatives, and other staff‑engagement programs.  Apply by 10/6: https://lnkd.in/e7KiqpcT