California Finalizes Regulations for One-Click Data Deletion Platform

At its November 8, 2025 meeting, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced the final approval of regulations implementing the Delete Act, cementing the future of a state-hosted tool that allows Californians to delete their personal data with a single click. The regulations, which take effect January 1, 2026, provide implementing regulations for the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP)—a centralized website where consumers can submit deletion requests across multiple, registered data brokers at once.

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