Newsom Vetoes Ban On Sharing Sensitive Data
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have largely prohibited businesses from selling or sharing consumers’ sensitive data — including precise geolocation information.
“While I support the author’s goal of protecting the sensitive personal information of Californians, a categorical ban on sharing that information is a step too far,” Newsom stated Sunday.
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