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AI Summary
AB1202 requires data brokers in California to register with the Attorney General and disclose their data practices, enhancing consumer privacy rights.
Business Impact
If you operate as a data broker in California, you must register with the Attorney General annually or face civil penalties.
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— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
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— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
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What This Means
California's AB1202 establishes a framework for regulating data brokers, requiring them to register and disclose their data collection practices. This law aims to enhance consumer privacy by ensuring transparency in how personal information is collected and sold. Businesses that qualify as data brokers must comply with these new requirements to avoid penalties.
Key Provisions
- Data brokers must register annually with the Attorney General.
- Registration includes providing business contact information and data practices.
- Failure to register can result in daily civil penalties and additional costs.
- The Attorney General will create a public website for data broker information.
- Defines 'data broker' and outlines exceptions for certain entities.
- The law reinforces consumer privacy rights established in previous legislation.
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 (showing 3 of 8)
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 ✓
Compliance Checklist
Register with the Attorney General and provide required information
Who: Data brokers operating in California
Deadline: By January 31 each year
Penalty: Civil penalties of $100 per day for non-registration
Who: Data brokers operating in California
Deadline: By January 31 each year
Penalty: Civil penalties of $100 per day for non-registration
Pay the registration fee as determined by the Attorney General
Who: Data brokers
Deadline: By January 31 each year
Penalty: Additional civil penalties and costs for non-compliance
Who: Data brokers
Deadline: By January 31 each year
Penalty: Additional civil penalties and costs for non-compliance
Full Legal Analysis
AB1202 mandates that data brokers register with the California Attorney General and provide specific information about their data collection practices. This includes paying a registration fee and disclosing their contact information and data practices. The bill defines a data broker as a business that sells personal information of consumers with whom it does not have a direct relationship, with certain exceptions. Non-compliance can result in civil penalties, including daily fines and recovery of investigative costs. The Attorney General is tasked with creating a public-facing website to make this information accessible, thereby promoting transparency and consumer control over personal data. This law complements existing privacy regulations, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act, by specifically targeting the practices of data brokers.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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