1. (a) A consumer must submit their deletion request through the DROP. A consumer will have their California residency verified by the Agency prior to submitting a deletion request. If the Agency cannot verify the consumer's residency, the consumer cannot submit a deletion request through the DROP. A consumer may request review of their residency classification pursuant to section 7622.
2. (b) A consumer may add personal information to their deletion requests, including date of birth, email address, phone number, and pseudonymous identifiers, such as a Mobile Ad Identifier (“MAID”). The Agency may verify such personal information at any time.
3. (c) By submitting a deletion request, a consumer consents to disclosure of their personal information to a data broker for purposes of processing their deletion request pursuant to Civil Code section 1798 and this Chapter unless or until the consumer cancels their deletion request.
4. (d) A consumer may amend or cancel a deletion request made through the DROP no sooner than 45 calendar days after submission of the request.

Note: Authority cited: Section 1798.99.87, Civil Code. Reference: Section 1798.99.86, Civil Code.

History

1. New article 4 (sections 7620-7622) and section filed 11-6-2025; operative 1-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 45).