state_legiscan_weekly · CA
Sensitive personal information.
January 5, 2026
Summary
If enacted, this bill would amend California's privacy law to expand protections for sensitive personal information, requiring businesses to obtain explicit consent before using or sharing such data. The changes affect any entity that collects California residents' personal information, including lenders and fintechs, and may impose new disclosure and opt-out requirements.
Source: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1542
Common questions
- What does "Sensitive personal information." cover?
- If enacted, this bill would amend California's privacy law to expand protections for sensitive personal information, requiring businesses to obtain…
- When was it published?
- It was published on January 5, 2026.
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