They are among 11 measures Secretary of State
Ballot measures are often among the most expensive and high-profile issues before
The most recent measure to become eligible, on Wednesday, would give consumers more power over how companies use their data. It's an extension of a landmark privacy law passed in 2018. It would allow consumers to prevent businesses from sharing their personal information; limit businesses' use of geolocation, race, health or other information; and create a state agency to enforce and implement the law. The agency would hire 40 employees at an estimated cost of
It builds on the California Consumer Privacy Act, which took effect
Under the existing law, consumers can request companies, including internet giants Google and Facebook, tell them what personal data they have collected and what third parties the companies shared it with. Consumers can ask companies to delete it or stop selling it. Companies can't sell data from children under 16 without consent.
Mactaggart's new initiative would triple the penalties for companies that violate the rules for children under 16.
“California has led the nation in securing fundamental privacy rights,” Mactaggart said in a statement. “During these times of unprecedented uncertainty, we need to ensure that the laws keep pace with the ever-changing ways corporations and other entities are using our data."
“The internet industry believes that the Legislature is the proper venue to vet such a complex and technical area of law and policy," he said in an emailed statement.
The efforts to overturn the state's ban on affirmative action policies, restore the voting rights of parolees with felony convictions and end cash bail are likely to generate significant attention as the nation grapples with systemic racism and calls to reform the criminal justice system.
Voters in 1996 banned governments and public colleges and universities from considering race in their hiring and admissions decisions.
Other measures on the ballot this fall would:
-Shorten the list of which people convicted of crimes can seek earlier parole and reclassify some theft crimes as felonies instead of misdemeanors
-Allow local governments to establish rent control on certain properties
-Make it easier for older and disabled residents to transfer their property tax rates to different properties
-Authorize
-Regulate kidney dialysis clinics
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