Democrat Governor Signs First-Of-Its-Kind Law Requiring Social Media Companies Remove User’s Personal Data Upon Account Deletion

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that requires social media companies to provide users with a straightforward method to delete their accounts and remove their personal data.

“Governor Newsom signed AB 656, which requires social media companies to make it clear and easy for a user to delete their account – and requires that deletion also trigger full deletion of the user’s personal data,” Newsom’s office stated in a press release.

“This law builds on the administration’s prior work to protect consumers and their privacy,” it added.

The legislation is the first-of-its-kind in the country and other states are expected to follow.

“Your data should be just that — YOURS,” Newsom said.

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— Gavin Newsom

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