Safer Internet Day: Helping Young People Build Safer, More Private Online Habits
On February 10, Safer Internet Day, we take the opportunity to pause and focus on how we can help young people navigate the online world more safely. While kids and teens are often quick to adopt...
California’s Opt Me Out Act: Your Privacy Just Got Easier
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to protect your information online, clicking through endless privacy links and navigating complex procedures, there is a new law for you. In 2025, Governor...
January 2026: DROP Is Coming
Next month, Californians will gain access to a first-of-its-kind privacy tool called the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform, or “DROP.” After years of planning and development it is finally ready...
Understanding Mobile Advertising IDs and DROP
Understanding Mobile Advertising IDs and DROPStarting January 2026, Californians can use CalPrivacy’s Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) to request deletion of their personal information...
Steps to Better Protect Your Personal Info from Hackers, Breaches and Other Harms
Taking steps to protect yourself and your personal information from the harms associated with hacking can reduce the threat of identity theft and protect your online privacy. Data...
Passwords Aren’t Enough: How to Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Password security is one of the most essential and effective defenses against identity theft and account breaches that can expose your personal information. In other words, practicing...
Understanding Mobile App Tracking and How to Limit It
Just like websites can track you, mobile apps can also allow app developers to monitor your online activity and collect your personal information. From there, companies may sell or share...
LOCKED Series: Right to Equal Treatment & Right to Delete
Welcome to our third and final post in our LOCKED blog series! This series covers your California privacy rights. Previously, we’ve covered the right to limit, opt-out, correct, and...
LOCKED Series: Right to Correct & Know
Next up in our LOCKED series, we will cover your right to correct and right to know under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This is the second blog post in the series. If you...