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El-Sayed: JD Vance called me a little weasel today. No, what you’re talking about is a fucking wolverine.

Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Day 4 of California Delete Week! Californians can go to privacy.ca.gov to sign up for the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) -- for free!

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Day 3 of California Delete Week! Californians -- go to privacy.ca.gov today to get your data deleted from 670+ data brokers --> for free!

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

It’s day two of Delete Week! If you want to help friends and family protect their personal information, but aren’t sure where to start, visit the online DROP toolkit. It has everything you need to share information about DROP quickly and confidently. Visit: privacy.ca.gov/drop/share-d...

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Day 2 of California Delete Week! Go to privacy.ca.gov today to sign up for DROP and get your data deleted from over 665+ data brokers.

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

It’s Delete Week here in California! Some key stats regarding @calprivacy.bsky.social 's Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP): nearing 100m (!!) profiles being reported as deleted by brokers; 560k sign ups; and 650+ data brokers in the DROP system! privacy.ca.gov/2026/10/calp...

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Delete Week is underway right now, during the second week of October. We are encouraging community members to raise awareness about DROP. Join the more than half a million Californians who already use this free tool to remove their personal data from data brokers. privacy.ca.gov/2026/10/calp...

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Next week is Delete Week in California, making it a great time to register for the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP). With a single request, you can ask 650+ data brokers to delete the personal information they have about you — and it’s free! Submit your DROP request at privacy.ca.gov/drop.

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Stay current with the latest privacy tools, tips, and news! The first CalPrivacy Quarterly newsletter will be hitting inboxes next month. Sign up today and stay informed on ways to help keep your personal information safe. Visit privacy.ca.gov/subscribe

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Before data brokers can delete your data, DROP takes extra steps to make sure it’s really you. Executive Director Tom Kemp shares the steps CalPrivacy takes to keep your information secure.

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Whoa - with less than 2/3rds of the data brokers having processed and reported back DROP statuses, my DROP Status shows that my personal information has already been reported back to have been deleted by over 170 data brokers! Remember, DROP is free to all Californians - go to privacy.ca.gov !

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Very pleased that @calprivacy.bsky.social sponsored bill, SB 923 (authored by State Sen Josh Becker) was signed into law by @governor.ca.gov. This law closes a loophole in the CCPA's right to delete and makes it easier for consumers to exercise their privacy rights. privacy.ca.gov/2026/09/cali...

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California Expands Privacy Protections by Strengthening Deletion Rights

The legislation was authored by Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) and sponsored by the California Privacy Protection Agency.

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Great news! @governor.ca.gov has signed the Expanding Privacy Rights Act (SB 923, Becker). This CalPrivacy-sponsored bill closes a loophole in the California Consumer Privacy Act’s right to delete and makes it easier for consumers to exercise their privacy rights. It goes into effect Jan. 1, 2027.

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California Expands Privacy Protections by Strengthening Deletion Rights

The legislation was authored by Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) and sponsored by the California Privacy Protection Agency.

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Mark Gongloff @markgongloff.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Half of all new online articles are now AI-generated, says a new Deutsche Bank report

Chart from Deutsche Bank tracking human vs. primarily AI-generated new online articles from 2020 to 2026. Went from a 100%-0% split to roughly 50-50 in just the past year.

Source: Graphite (citing 55.4k articles from Common Crawl examined by AI detectors)

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Nice endorsement of @calprivacy.bsky.social 's Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP): "Takes less time than a cigarette. Costs nothing. The people buying and selling your name are not going to do it for you." sacdailypress.com/six-hundred-...

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Six Hundred Companies Have Your Number. California Finally Built a Delete Button.

DROP is the rare Sacramento project that points the gun at the right building. Use it.

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Hosted by Senator Tim Grayson, please join this free in-person event in Lafayette to learn how to protect yourself from fraud & scams. There will be a live Q&A session and presenters will include the California Contractor’s State License Board, CalPrivacy, and more! privacy.ca.gov/event/senior...

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Enjoyed talking about SB 923 - the California Expanding Privacy Rights Act -- with CBS 8 in San Diego. This is a bill sponsored by Senator Josh Becker that aligns CCPA deletion rights with other states and makes it easier to exercise privacy rights. www.cbs8.com/article/news...

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

2 additional CalPrivacy supported bills just cleared the legislature! ✅ AB 883: Improves privacy for elected officials & judges ✅ AB 1542: Stops the sale and sharing of sensitive information

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Personal information covers a wide range of data. Understanding what it covers is a great first step to protecting your privacy. Our newest blog breaks down personal information: privacy.ca.gov/2026/09/a-mi...

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Adding to a string of recent enforcement actions, the CPPA Board has issued a decision requiring Virginia-based data broker, SalesIntel Research, Inc., to pay a $36,400 fine after failing to register on time with the agency’s Data Broker Registry. Learn more: privacy.ca.gov/2026/09/calp...

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Update on CalPrivacy’s Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP): • Over 500,000 Californians have now registered • The average user of DROP has already had over 40 reported deletions from brokers (and we are at the very start of the initial processing) Below is an example DROP status.

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Everything you wanted to know about @calprivacy.bsky.social 's Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) but were afraid to ask www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t3s...

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California Built a Delete Button for Your Data - Here's How It Works (CalPrivacy Interview)

YouTube video by Techlore

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Everything you wanted to know about @calprivacy.bsky.social 's Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) but were afraid to ask www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t3s...

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California Built a Delete Button for Your Data - Here's How It Works (CalPrivacy Interview)

YouTube video by Techlore

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Passionate about software engineering, data, and public service? We’re hiring a Product Engineer (IT Specialist I) to support DROP – a first-of-its-kind privacy platform to help Californians exercise their privacy rights. Apply: calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 13/08/2026

In just one step, Californians can tell 600+ registered data brokers to delete and no longer sell their online data. Create a profile and make a deletion request through the Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform now ➡️ consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 13/08/2026

Your data belongs to you — not data brokers. We’re holding companies accountable if they make it harder for Californians to opt out of the sale of their personal information. We’ll keep enforcing California’s nation-leading privacy laws against any entity that stands in the way.

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Thank you @gavinnewsom.bsky.social @governor.ca.gov for highlighting @calprivacy.bsky.social's recent enforcement actions and our success with the Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform -- over 475k sign-ups! www.gov.ca.gov/2026/08/13/i...

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ICYMI: California takes historic action against data brokers | Governor of California

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

In its second decision in less than a week, the CPPA Board has ordered the data broker Cybba, Inc to pay $52k for failing to register with the Agency. With a pattern of robust enforcement, CalPrivacy’s message is clear: data brokers must follow the law. Learn more: privacy.ca.gov/2026/08/calp...

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

CalPrivacy is hiring a Deputy Director of Administration to lead operations for and drive impact across finance, contracts, operations, and HR. Bring your expertise to shape the systems that power our mission. Apply: calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

CalPrivacy has brought its first enforcement action against a data broker under both the CCPA & Delete Act. LocateSmarter LLC must pay $116k and change its practices after failing to register and follow data minimization requirements. Learn more: privacy.ca.gov/2026/08/calp...

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

California’s free data deletion program is now processing requests www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZxs...

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California is deleting your personal data for free - Rich On Tech

YouTube video by KTLA 5

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Thanks to @ktla.com for interviewing me on the rollout of DROP. Reminder that DROP (Delete Request and Opt-out Platform) is a free tool available to all Californians and provides a way to get your data deleted from over 640 data brokers. ktla.com/news/califor...

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California’s free data deletion program is now working

It’s no secret our personal information is all over the internet. “[It’s a] $300, $400 billion industry, and you and I are the product,” said Tom Kemp, executive director of the California Pr…

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Not just California's weather that people are jealous of, but also our Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) - single-click mechanism to delete your data from data brokers #CaliforniaEnvy #DeleteAct #DROP #DataBrokers #Privacy

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Aug 1, marks a major milestone in California privacy! Data brokers are legally required to begin using DROP, where they’ll access & process new deletion requests every 45 days. This gives Californians more control over their personal info. It's simple, free & it's your right. privacy.ca.gov/drop.

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Pleased to see @governor.ca.gov highlight @calprivacy.bsky.social's work on Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) and Opt-out Preference Signals (OOPS aka Global Privacy Control aka GPC) in today's announcement re: CalSecure www.gov.ca.gov/2026/07/31/c...

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Just four days until data brokers begin processing Californian's data via the DROP system! Sign up for free at privacy.ca.gov #privacy #databrokers #DROP #DeleteAct #CCPA www.youtube.com/watch?v=RShf...

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California's "Delete Act" takes effect. What to know

YouTube video by FOX40 News

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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The CPPA Board will hold a public meeting on August 6 - August 7, 2026. Information on how to attend the meeting and the meeting agenda can be found at cppa.ca.gov/meetings/.

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Five days until data brokers begin processing Californians' DROP requests! If you are a Californian, or have friends and families who live in the Golden State, be sure to have them register today. kmph.com/news/local/c...

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California’s Delete Act takes effect Aug. 1, requiring brokers to delete personal data

Californians are getting a new tool to help protect their personal information from data brokers that collect and sell consumer data.Beginning Aug. 1, registere

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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California’s Delete Act takes effect Aug. 1, requiring brokers to delete personal data

Californians are getting a new tool to help protect their personal information from data brokers that collect and sell consumer data.Beginning Aug. 1, registere

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