"California Passes Bill Streamlining Online Personal Data Deletion"

California lawmakers have passed a bill known as the Delete Act, which aims to make it easier for consumers to delete their personal information from data brokers. The bill would allow consumers to request the deletion of their personal data from all registered data brokers in California with a single request. Currently, the process of deleting personal information can be time-consuming and unclear. The bill builds upon the California Consumer Privacy Act passed in 2018, giving consumers more control over their personal data online. Businesses, including advertisers and credit bureaus, have opposed the legislation, citing concerns about its impact on the data-driven economy. The bill now awaits the governor's consideration.