California's DROP Data Deletion System Meets Milestone
CalPrivacy says its 90-day results show the data broker deletion platform is operating as planned.
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California Cybersecurity News
Across California, coverage here takes in data breaches, ransomware attacks, threat intelligence, vulnerability disclosures and digital infrastructure defense. Reporting focuses on the security of public systems and private data throughout the state.
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November 3, 2026
Brite Acquires Xobee NetworksVictor-based Brite buys Fresno managed IT and cybersecurity provider Xobee Networks, extending its reach to the West Coast.
October 31, 2026
Court Reinstates Meta Data Lawsuit in CaliforniaThe Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that alleged unauthorized data disclosure constitutes a concrete injury.
October 30, 2026
Senator Cassidy Seeks Data Breach Details in CaliforniaSenator Bill Cassidy requests information regarding a security incident at a California Department of Education vendor.
October 22, 2026
California Launches Statewide Data Removal PlatformThe state system allows residents to request their personal data be removed from more than 600 registered data brokers.
October 21, 2026
California Tightens Data Broker Deletion RulesGovernor Newsom approved AB 883 on September 27, 2026, to accelerate the removal of personal data.
October 21, 2026
Metabase and Blueberry Face Data Breach LawsuitA proposed class action lawsuit alleges the companies failed to protect patient health information during a cyberattack.
October 20, 2026
California School Testing System Reports Data BreachA security compromise exposed personal records for students enrolled in public schools over the last three years.
October 19, 2026
California Settles Legal Claims Over 23andMe Data BreachThe state secures a $6 million payment following a 2023 breach that compromised the genetic data of over 855,000 residents.
October 16, 2026
California Data Brokers Deny Thousands of Deletion RequestsIn 2024, data brokers across California rejected nearly 900,000 consumer requests to remove personal information.
October 12, 2026
California Launched Inaugural Delete WeekThe state privacy agency initiative promotes tools to help residents secure their data and opt out of tracking.
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California reporting spans data security threats, defense actions by government agencies, corporate digital risks and the industry protecting information systems. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties where connectivity and infrastructure reside. High-profile incidents involving major institutions often reveal gaps in state systems that affect residents across every industry. Ransomware incidents remain the most frequent threat as organizations balance transparency requirements with the need for immediate security remediation.