REGULATORY WATCH BRIEF Low 39 ✏️ Amendment signed

California Gov. Newsom signs AB 883 tightening data broker law

The amendment strengthens privacy protections for Californians by tightening data broker regulations.

ImpactLow 39
Type✏️ Amendment
Statussigned enacted, check the effective date
JurisdictionUS-CA
Effectivenot stated
BillAB 883

What happened

On September 27, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom approved AB 883, amending California’s existing data broker legislation to impose tighter requirements. The bill tightens the state’s data broker law.

Why it matters for trust and compliance

  • Its status is signed. It is enacted but may not be in force yet. Check the effective date before planning around it.
  • The amendment strengthens privacy protections for Californians by tightening data broker regulations.

Who is affected

data broker

Recommended actions

  1. Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.
  2. Inventory where this data is shared or sold and whether opt-outs are honoured.

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