Newsom Reverses Data Sharing Law
A new California law aims to protect private data from the federal government.
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 593, which limits data sharing to increase CalFresh recipients.
- The law was introduced by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, a Democrat from Oakland.
- The new limitations are in response to the federal government's attempts to collect private data.
The law forbids state and local departments from sharing sensitive personal data to increase food stamp enrollment.
Author's summary: California protects private data with new law.