A new state tool lets you tell data brokers to stop tracking you. Will they comply? Help us investigate.
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A new state tool lets you tell data brokers to stop tracking you. Will they comply? Help us investigate.
By
Colin Lecher and
Mohamed Al Elew
A tool called DROP lets California residents fill out a few forms to keep their personal data from being tracked or sold by data…
The Markup and CalMatters found multiple ways consumers can block the trackers quietly sending your data to tech companies,…
The Markup and CalMatters showed how website code could make it harder for Californians to exercise their right to remove…
A legislative battle is under way over gaps that allow companies to collect and sell students’ personal information.
Dozens of companies are hiding how you can delete your personal data, The Markup and CalMatters found. After our reporters…
Tech companies like Google, Facebook and Microsoft are ignoring data controls mandated under California law, researchers say.
