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Getting ready for deletion request processing
The DROP team will walk through key requirements, timelines, and technical considerations to help you prepare for compliance. All businesses operating as a data broker in California must access DROP and download their first batch of deletion requests within 45 days of August 1, 2026. Both sessions will cover the same topics:
- An overview of the Delete Act and the regulatory obligations for data brokers, including key dates
- An introduction to the consumer experience in DROP
- A detailed walkthrough of the DROP Sandbox, including testing steps, benefits, and use of sandbox endpoints
- The deletion request processing workflow, including list selection, API key generation, download and upload requirements, standardization and hashing requirements and more
- Implementation considerations related to launch preparation
- Links to available documentation and resources
Sessions will be held:
- Thursday, June 11, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM PT
- Thursday, June 18, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM PT
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