Attorneys at Fisher Phillips write:
California may likely soon join the growing list of states to require data breach notifications to be required within a certain amount of time – in this case, 30 calendar days. In recent years, many states have moved to provide specific timeframes for data breach notifications to consumers and regulators, while other states have continued to maintain more flexible deadlines.
California’s proposed legislation (Senate Bill 446) is currently pending in the state Assembly and currently has no formal opposition. For this reason, it has a strong likelihood of being enacted into law.
- The legislature has until September 12 to pass the measure on to the Governor.
- He will have until October 12 to sign or veto it.
- Should the legislation be signed into law, it will become effective January 1, 2026.
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