SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 10 -- The California State Assembly Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:
SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) announced that Governor Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1159, the California Learner Personal Information Protection Act (CALPIPA), into law as part of his announcement of nation-leading protections for California children.
Personal data collected through educational institutions, in some instances, has reportedly been sold to private companies, creating opportunities to target students and families with predatory offers, including high-cost loans.
AB 1159 strengthens California's privacy framework for students from pre-K through college by establishing guardrails to prote...