AB 883CALIFORNIASession 20252026

AB 883 shortens data broker deletion window to 30 days and adds protections for elected officials and judges

Original title: Data brokers: accessible deletion mechanism: deletion of personal information of elected officials and judges.

September 4, 2026

Data Privacy Data Brokers Elected Officials Judiciary Consumer Protection Databrokers accessibledeletionmechanism deletionofpersonalinformationofelectedofficialsandjudges

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Last action

Referred to Coms. on P., D.T., & C.P. and JUD.May 6, 2026

Version history & redline

5 versions on file

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The Frame

What this does

This bill expands privacy protections for public officials and judges by creating a formal notification process for data removal and providing legal avenues for enforcement, while increasing the frequency at which s must scrub their records.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Data brokers

They must increase the frequency of checking the deletion mechanism to every 30 days and face potential civil litigation for non-compliance.

Elected officials and judges

They receive notification of their right to delete personal information and gain legal representation options for enforcement.

Local government officials

They are required to notify officials of their deletion rights, creating a state-mandated local program.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 4, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 883 requires s to process consumer deletion requests every 30 days instead of 45 and mandates that government agencies notify elected officials and judges of their right to remove personal information from data broker databases. The bill also authorizes the Attorney General, city attorneys, and county counsels to file civil lawsuits against data brokers that fail to comply with these deletion requirements.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

How often must data brokers now check for deletion requests?

Under AB 883, s are required to access the deletion mechanism at least once every 30 days.

Who can sue a data broker for failing to delete my information if I am a judge or elected official?

The Attorney General, a county counsel, or a city attorney is authorized to bring a civil action on behalf of an elected official or judge against a non-compliant .

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