Employee Data Rulemaking Preliminary Comments Solicitation
Summary
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy) is soliciting preliminary written comments on notices, disclosures, and employee data through May 20, 2026. This early-stage rulemaking activity explores whether regulatory changes relating to employee data are necessary under California privacy law. Comments received are public records and may inform future formal Administrative Procedure Act rulemaking.
“CalPrivacy will be accepting preliminary comments from April 20, 2026 until 5:00 p.m. PT on May 20, 2026.”
California employers should consider submitting preliminary comments to the CPPA before the May 20, 2026 deadline if they have specific concerns about how potential employee data regulations would affect their current HR data practices, notice requirements, or disclosure obligations. Even at this early stage, stakeholder input can shape the scope and requirements of any future formal rulemaking.
What changed
CalPrivacy has initiated preliminary rulemaking activities to explore whether regulatory changes relating to employee data are necessary. The Agency is accepting preliminary written comments on notices, disclosures, and employee data through May 20, 2026. These preliminary comments assist the Agency's early-stage rulemaking and do not represent any decisions regarding future regulations. If formal rulemaking proceeds, a public comment period under the Administrative Procedure Act will be held separately.
Employers and businesses subject to California privacy law should consider submitting preliminary comments to shape potential future employee data regulations. All comments received are public records subject to disclosure and may be included in future rulemaking packages. Companies should monitor this proceeding as it may result in new compliance obligations regarding employee data notices and disclosures.
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Preliminary Rulemaking Activities
CalPrivacy is exploring whether regulatory changes relating to Employee Data are necessary. The Agency is gathering information and seeking input from stakeholders about this topic.
CalPrivacy solicited preliminary written comments related to notices & disclosures and employee data from the public via its Invitation for Preliminary Comments – Notices & Disclosures and Employee Data.
CalPrivacy will be accepting preliminary comments from April 20, 2026 until 5:00 p.m. PT on May 20, 2026.
Where to Submit Preliminary Comments
Electronic Submission:
Comments may be submitted electronically to regulations@cppa.ca.gov. Please include “Preliminary Comment – Notices & Disclosures and Employee Data April 2026” in the subject line.
Mail Submission:
California Privacy Protection Agency
Attn: Legal Division – Regulations
400 R St., Suite 350
Sacramento, CA 95811
Preliminary Comments
The preliminary comments sought in this invitation are to assist CalPrivacy with its preliminary rulemaking activities and do not reflect any decisions made by CalPrivacy regarding future rulemaking. If CalPrivacy decides to propose regulations, a formal public comment period will be held at a later time during the formal Administrative Procedure Act rulemaking process. All preliminary comments received by CalPrivacy are public records subject to disclosure and may be included in future rulemaking packages.
Questions
Questions regarding this Request for Preliminary Comments may be directed to regulations@cppa.ca.gov.
Further Information
Information regarding the rulemaking process will be posted to https://cppa.ca.gov/regulations/. If you would like to receive notifications regarding rulemaking activities, please subscribe to the “Rulemaking Proceedings” email list at https://cppa.ca.gov/webapplications/apps/subscribe/. Please note that comments are public records and will be published on the Agency's website.
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