California Consumer Privacy Act, formats of personal information (including AI systems) (Cal. Civ. Code 1798.140(v)(4)(C))
California treats an AI system that can output personal information as holding personal information, so personal data left in training records follows the buyer into its model.
Dated 17 Oct 2026Source checked 17 Oct 2026Basis: primary text
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“Abstract digital formats, including compressed or encrypted files, metadata, or artificial intelligence systems that are capable of outputting personal information.”
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- California Consumer Privacy Act, definition of sell (Cal. Civ. Code 1798.140(ad)(1))
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- California Consumer Privacy Act, definition of deidentified (Cal. Civ. Code 1798.140(m))
- California Consumer Privacy Act, definition of service provider (Cal. Civ. Code 1798.140(ag)(1))
- California Consumer Privacy Act, right to opt out of sale or sharing (Cal. Civ. Code 1798.120(a))
- California Consumer Privacy Act, right to limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal information (Cal. Civ. Code 1798.121(a))
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