opt out rights

Opt out rights are legal rights that let a person choose not to participate in a program, transaction, or legal proceeding, or to stop certain uses of their information, such as targeted advertising or data sharing. These rights typically require the person to take an affirmative step (like clicking a link or submitting a request) to decline or withdraw from the default option.

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How to Enforce Your Right to Opt Out of AI Model Training Using Illinois Biometric Data Under BIPA in 2026

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Illinois residents can seek statutory damages of $1,000 per negligent violation and $5,000 per reckless/intentional violation under the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). In 2026, that leverage increasingly applies to AI systems trained on “biometric identifiers” or “biometric information,” including face geometry extracted from images and videos. This guide explains how to opt out, preserve […]

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How to Enforce California’s AI Training Data Rights (CPRA) When Your Photos Were Scraped Without Consent

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California consumers can demand AI companies stop using and delete unlawfully “shared” personal information—including photos—under the CPRA’s opt-out and deletion rights, enforced by the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) and the Attorney General. In Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and statewide, photographers and everyday users are discovering their images were scraped into AI training

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The Right to Opt Out of AI Profiling — Under Your State’s New Law

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Under several new state privacy laws, consumers can opt out of AI profiling used for decisions with legal or similarly significant effects. This right targets automated processing tied to credit, housing, employment, insurance, and other high-impact outcomes. This article explains what AI profiling is, which states provide opt-out rights, and how to request and enforce

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Three New States Just Passed Sweeping Privacy Laws — Are Your Favorite Apps Complying?

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Three new states passed sweeping consumer privacy laws in 2024, expanding opt-out, access, deletion, and correction rights for residents. App and platform compliance varies, and businesses may need updated notices, data practices, and vendor contracts to meet state requirements. This article explains what the new laws require, how to spot noncompliance, and what users can

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The Airport Facial Recognition Opt-Out You Didn’t Know Existed

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Yes—airport facial recognition is optional, and you can opt out and request a manual ID/boarding pass check. Airlines and CBP/TSA partners must provide an alternative screening method without denying boarding. This article explains where face scans appear, how to refuse them, and when to consult a lawyer if your rights are ignored. What’s Really Happening

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The DELETE Act – How to Remove Yourself From Every Data Broker at Once

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The California DELETE Act creates a single, centralized opt-out process that lets consumers request deletion from registered data brokers at once. It expands California’s data broker registry and requires brokers to honor verified deletion requests (with certain legal exceptions). This article explains what the DELETE Act does, who qualifies, how the one-stop deletion mechanism works,

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