Bryan Anderson
California's new consumer privacy law isn't as sweeping as you might think
Supporters of the California Consumer Privacy Act say it dramatically expands your power to control the information tech companies collect about you. Starting in 2020, you'll be able to ask businesses to delete your personal information and prevent the sale of it. Companies must also disclose the categories of information they collect, as well as the kinds of third parties that buy it. For kids under 16, companies will need to have their consent before their data can be sold.