Guide to California SMB Regulation

In 2025, a number of new data privacy bills were signed into California law, potentially changing the business landscape for small business owners.

Specifically, Governor Newsom signed AB 566 (California Opt Me Out Act) into law, which states that browser developers must include a clear consumer opt-out signal to stop the sale or sharing of personal information and disclose how it works. Takes effect Jan 1, 2027.

Read the following article to understand more about California regulation. You can also access this one, directly from the office of the governor.