Calif. Gov. vetoes attempt to require new privacy option in browsers and OSes

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Gavin Newsom said he opposes mandate on mobile operating system developers.

Newsom wrote that he shares the "desire to enhance consumer privacy," noting that he previously signed a bill "requir[ing] the California Privacy Protection Agency to establish an accessible deletion mechanism allowing consumers to request that data brokers delete all of their personal information".

In a veto message sent to the Legislature Friday, Newsom said he would not sign the bill.

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Author / Journalist: Jon Brodkin

Category: Technology

Markets: United States

Topics: Privacy opt-out Policy

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Published On: 2024-09-24 @ 17:54:53 (3 days ago)

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