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California Delete Act and DROP

A centralized route for California residents to request deletion from covered data brokers.

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California; covered data brokers

What the record covers

DROP launched in January 2026; covered brokers’ processing obligations began in August 2026. Follow the California Privacy Protection Agency’s official process and check request status there rather than entering personal identifiers on this site.

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Deletion is not instantaneous or universal removal from the internet. Exceptions and processing periods apply; this site does not submit requests on your behalf.

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California Delete Act and DROP

A centralized route for California residents to request deletion from covered data brokers.

Government / primary publisher · checked Sep 6, 2026

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