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Gov. Ned Lamont waves to house members as he walks through the House of Representatives during the final day of the session on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Hartford. (Jim Michaud/Connecticut Post via Getty Images)

Connecticut enacts data privacy updates, new law inspired by California’s ‘Delete Act’

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed a new law into effect on Friday that is inspired by California's popular "Delete Act."

Jun 1, 2026 By Keely Quinlan

California's DROP website — (Scoop News Group)

Californians begin using ‘DROP’ tool, asking data brokers to delete their personal data

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.

Jan 20, 2026 By Keely Quinlan