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California’s Social Media Account Cancellation Act Signed into Law

California’s Social Media Account Cancellation Act Signed into Law

By Clara De Abreu E Souza

On October 8, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 656 — Account Cancellation. AB 656, authored by Assembly member Pilar Schiavo, focuses on social media platforms and requires them to provide users with a clear and accessible way to delete their accounts. This action must also trigger the complete deletion of the user’s personal data.

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