Shine the Light law (disclosure of personal information shared for direct marketing)

Shine the Light
active

Lets California customers ask businesses once a year which categories of their personal information were shared with third parties for those third parties' direct marketing, and with whom. Businesses must designate a way to receive these requests and answer within 30 days, or may instead adopt a qualifying opt-out or opt-in policy.

Jurisdiction

California

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Effective Date

1/1/2005

Enforcing Authority

Private plaintiffs; courts (injunctions)

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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