A new report from the Public Service Alliance says state privacy laws offer little protection or resource for public servants, who increasingly face threats and intimidation.

Under California's Delete Act, data brokers must start processing deletion requests Aug. 1. The new tool has been used by more than 155,000 residents.

The California Privacy Protection Agency announced a new digital tool that will allow residents to ask all registered data brokers to delete their information.

New rules governing the use of automated decision-making software arrive after more than a year of drafting and debate.