Here’s the translation to American English:
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In California, the protection of personal information faces significant challenges despite having one of the most comprehensive data privacy laws in the country. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides certain rights, but its implementation is often problematic. For this reason, the legislative proposal from Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal, A.B. 566, has been supported and is awaiting the signature of Governor Gavin Newsom.
This proposal introduces a measure that could significantly change how citizens manage their online privacy. A.B. 566 would require the most popular web browsers, such as Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox, to offer their users the option to notify companies that they do not want their personal information to be sold or shared. This would allow Californians to express their preferences regarding the handling of their information in a more direct and straightforward manner.
One of the current obstacles is that, although the CCPA grants citizens the right to request that their data not be sold, the process for doing so is often complicated and unclear. Users must navigate various procedures established by each company, which often results in a frustrating experience. A.B. 566 aims to simplify this process, providing consumers with a more accessible way to manage their data and, in this way, balancing the dynamics between consumers and corporations.
However, the proposal has faced resistance from some sectors of the industry, which argue that it could negatively impact businesses. Nonetheless, privacy advocates, such as the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), argue that A.B. 566 empowers consumers without imposing regulations that stifle innovation. They have urged Governor Newsom to support this initiative, which could strengthen the rights of Californian citizens in an increasingly complex digital era.
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