State Proposition. Create Stand Alone State Agency for Data Privacy

Where: California

What: Proposition 24 would creates a dedicated state agency to enforce data privacy laws & adds dozens of specifics and exceptions for privacy in certain business

Why are privacy advocates opposed?

• Privacy advocates support a opt-in framework for collection and use of people’s personal information, and the Proposition supports an opt-out system
• True enforcement only comes when it allows for civil causes of action, otherwise it is meaningless
• Creates a new loophole for “pay-for-privacy” for loyalty card data
• ACLU says it reinforces this notion that companies should be allowed to charge people for their privacy

Los Angeles Times via Governing | California Hopes to Further Refine Online Privacy