Tech Oversight California, Oakland Privacy, Tech Equity, and Consumer Attorneys of California today raised the alarm after California Senators passed a bill that would allow Big Tech companies to spy on Californians’ online activities by creating a loophole in the state’s Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), jointly issuing the following statement.
The bills tackle a range of urgent issues, from limiting invasive surveillance and protecting children online to regulating artificial intelligence and strengthening consumer privacy laws.
Tech Oversight California today applauded the announcement that the California and Delaware Attorneys General have stepped in to stop OpenAI’s for-profit conversion following a letter calling on the AGs to weigh in.
Legislators in Sacramento should know they have public support and the wind at their backs and keep standing up against Big Tech influence campaigns to advance policies that protect and benefit Californians.
“We’re excited to launch Tech Oversight California at a critical time in the state’s fight to rein in Big Tech, leaning on our track record of success in beating the biggest industry players’ playbook both nationally and at the state level, and offering extra muscle.”