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CCPA Right to Delete

California law giving consumers the right to request deletion of their personal information.

📜 Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.105📅 Since 2020 (amended 2023)
🇺🇸 United States

📖 What It Means

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), amended by the CPRA in 2023, gives California residents the right to request that businesses delete their personal information. Businesses must comply within 45 days and verify the consumer's identity before processing the request.

✅ Key Points

  • 1Applies to California residents regardless of where the business is located
  • 2Businesses must respond within 45 days (extendable by 45 more)
  • 3Covers personal information collected from or about the consumer
  • 4Cannot discriminate against consumers who exercise their rights
  • 5Businesses earning $25M+ in revenue must comply

💡 How to Use This

If you're a California resident, use CCPA alongside your cancellation request. This forces companies to not only cancel your account but also delete all your personal data.

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⚖️ Legal Citation

Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.105

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🔗 Related Terms

GDPR Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)

EU regulation giving individuals the right to have their personal data deleted.

Data Subject Access Request (DSAR / SAR)

A formal request to a company to disclose what personal data they hold about you.

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