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Committee approves AB 2561 to keep consumers’ privacy settings from changing without consent
Summary
AB 2561, introduced by Assemblymember Valencia, would prevent software and app updates from changing consumers' selected privacy settings without consent. The committee recorded a unanimous vote and sent the bill forward.
Assemblymember Valencia introduced AB 2561, saying the bill would ensure consumers maintain control over their preferred privacy settings by prohibiting changes without consent and reduce the burden of repeatedly re‑setting options after software updates.
Supporters including CalChamber and TECNA indicated the author adopted amendments responsive to prior concerns and voiced support; no witnesses opposed in committee. The committee moved and recorded a unanimous vote (8–0 reported in the transcript) to pass AB 2561 to the next step.
Committee discussion was brief and procedural; the Chair thanked the author and moved the measure forward.
