Chapter 6: State Comprehensive Privacy Laws

CIPP/US Global Privacy Control and opt-out signals

California guidance explains that covered consumers can opt out of sale or sharing, including through the Global Privacy Control browser signal.

Practical example

When a site receives a browser signal, identify whether the business is covered and whether the signal relates to sale or sharing before choosing the response.

Common mistake

Treating a browser signal as a blanket answer without checking the governing state law and the business activity in the facts.

A universal opt-out signal is a mechanism that can communicate a consumer's preference across websites. The legal effect depends on the applicable law and the business activity.

For CIPP/US study, start with jurisdiction, scope and whether the conduct is sale, sharing or targeted advertising.

How this supports CIPP/US study

Use this lesson to compare state-law scope, rights, exceptions and enforcement before choosing an answer. Continue with the CIPP/US exam questions.

Sources and study method

This independent lesson uses active recall, spaced retrieval and scenario practice. Read the full study method.