Using California’s Drop Tool to Safeguard Privacy

The Electronic Frontier Foundation outlines California’s Drop Tool for privacy protection. The tool enables users to request deletion of personal data from online services. It operates under state consumer‑privacy regulations. Instructions guide users through submitting a data‑removal request. The article highlights which companies are required to comply. It also warns of potential limitations in enforcement. Users are advised to keep records of their requests for follow‑up. The piece encourages broader adoption of similar privacy mechanisms.