Technical specifications

DROP Technical and API Reference Documentation

Last updated: June 3, 2026

Version 1.1.0

The information below will assist you with building your integration, whether API-based or manual, with DROP for purposes of deletion request processing. This information is provided for guidance only. You are responsible for ensuring your own compliance and accuracy.

Please be aware that this information is not exhaustive and that your business is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Read the full text of the regulations at cppa.ca.gov/regulations.

Download API Specification (OpenAPI YAML)

Data brokers are required to access DROP to process deletion requests beginning on August 1, 2026. The documentation below provides technical requirements and information to facilitate testing in the sandbox and integration with production. Confirm you are using the latest version of the documentation. Contact us if you have any questions.

Getting started

Account setup, authentication, API key generation, quick start

Integration workflow

The download-porcess-upload cycle, validation, retries

Working with data

List types, file schemas, standardization rules, hashing examples

API operations

Endpoints, request examples, error handling, rate limits

Reference

Glossary, status codes, documentation map, and support information

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