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51% of Californians didn't ask to delete their data — because they didn't know they could.

CalInformed teaches California teens the privacy laws that already protect them — and how to actually use them.

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51%of CA residents unaware of deletion rights
6rights granted by CCPA & CPRA
18the age below which extra protections apply

Everything You Need to Know About Your Data

California has the strongest privacy laws in the country. Here's what they mean for you.

What is Data Privacy?

Understand what personal data is, how it's collected, and why it matters for your daily life online.

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Protect Yourself

Practical steps to actually exercise your rights — opt outs, deletion requests, privacy settings.

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"Arguing that you don't care about privacy because you have nothing to hide is no different than saying you don't care about free speech because you have nothing to say."

— Edward Snowden

6 Rights You Already Have

The CCPA and CPRA give every California resident these rights — regardless of age.

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Right to Know

Ask any company what data they have about you.

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Right to Access

Get a copy of your actual personal data.

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Right to Delete

Request companies erase your data within 45 days.

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Right to Opt Out

Stop companies from selling your data to advertisers.

05

Right to Correct

Fix inaccurate information companies hold about you.

06

Right to Non-Discrimination

Companies can't punish you for using your rights.

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