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AI Summary
AB1202 adds Title 1.81.48 to the Civil Code, requiring data brokers in California to register with the state.
Business Impact
If you are a data broker in California, you must register with the state to comply with AB1202.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
AB1202 mandates registration for data brokers in California, enhancing transparency in data handling. It reflects a trend towards stricter privacy regulations.
Key Provisions
- Data brokers must register with the state (Section 1798.99.80).
Latest Legislative Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 753, Statutes of 2019.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Edwin Chau D | Sponsor | HD-049 |
Roll Call Votes
A ·
AB 1202 Chau Concurrence in Senate Amendments ·
Sep 14, 2019
63 Yea
14 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Assembly 3rd Reading AB1202 Chau By Jackson ·
Sep 13, 2019
29 Yea
10 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
S ·
Do pass as amended ·
Aug 30, 2019
5 Yea
2 Nay
Passed ✓
S ·
Placed on suspense file ·
Aug 12, 2019
7 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
S ·
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] ·
Jul 2, 2019
7 Yea
1 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
A ·
AB 1202 Chau Assembly Third Reading ·
May 28, 2019
56 Yea
13 Nay
11 Other
Passed ✓
A ·
Do pass as amended ·
May 16, 2019
13 Yea
4 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
A ·
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] ·
Mar 26, 2019
9 Yea
2 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Register as a data broker with the state
Who: Data brokers operating in California
Penalty: Potential fines for non-compliance
Who: Data brokers operating in California
Penalty: Potential fines for non-compliance
Provide consumers with privacy notices and rights regarding their data
Who: Data brokers
Penalty: Potential fines for non-compliance
Who: Data brokers
Penalty: Potential fines for non-compliance
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Official Bill Text
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