California Governor Signs Data Privacy Bills to Protect Tech Users
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California Governor Newsom has signed data privacy bills to protect tech users, a move that reflects growing concerns over data protection and regulation in the tech industry.
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"What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed AB 656, which requires social media companies to make it clear and easy for a user to delete their account – and requires that deletion also trigger full deletion of the user’s personal data. This law builds on the administration’s prior work to protect consumers and their privacy."
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