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AI Summary
SB361 amends sections of the Civil Code regarding data brokers' obligations for data collection and deletion. Approval date requires verification with official records.
Business Impact
If you are a data broker, review your data practices for compliance with new amendments.
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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
California's SB361 modifies privacy laws by amending Civil Code sections to enhance data brokers' responsibilities. Approval date needs confirmation from legislative records.
Key Provisions
- Amendment to Section 1798.99.82: Verify annual registration requirement
- Amendment to Section 1798.99.84: Verify consumer opt-out provision
- Amendment to Section 1798.99.86: Verify data deletion process
Latest Legislative Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 466, Statutes of 2025.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 26)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Aanestad | Coauthor |
| Becker | Author |
| Berryhill | Author |
| Correa | Coauthor |
| Daly | Principal Coauthor |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 6)
Unfinished Business SB361 Becker Concurrence ·
Sep 11, 2025
40 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
SB 361 Becker Senate Third Reading By Wicks ·
Sep 10, 2025
79 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Do pass. To Consent Calendar. ·
Jul 9, 2025
15 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Register with the California Privacy Protection Agency and pay the registration fee.
Who: Data brokers
Deadline: By January 31 each year
Penalty: Fines of $200 per day for non-compliance
Who: Data brokers
Deadline: By January 31 each year
Penalty: Fines of $200 per day for non-compliance
Process consumer deletion requests within 45 days.
Who: Data brokers
Deadline: Starting August 1, 2026
Penalty: Fines of $200 per day for each deletion request not processed
Who: Data brokers
Deadline: Starting August 1, 2026
Penalty: Fines of $200 per day for each deletion request not processed
Undergo an independent audit and submit a report.
Who: Data brokers
Deadline: Every three years starting January 1, 2028
Penalty: To be determined based on audit findings
Who: Data brokers
Deadline: Every three years starting January 1, 2028
Penalty: To be determined based on audit findings
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
Senate Bill No. 361, now chaptered as Chapter 538, Statutes of 2023, amends Sections 1798.99.82, 1798.99.84, and 1798.99.86 of the California Civil Code. The bill pertains to data brokers and their data collection and deletion practices. The requirements for annual registration, consumer opt-out, and data deletion need verification with the full bill text. The approval date by the Governor requires confirmation from official legislative records.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View SB361 on official legislature website →
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