Guides
How a desk keeps the window.
Longer notes on what DROP is, vendor asks, the published cadence, and what to file. They are not legal advice. Shorter notes sit on the blog.
01 · 2026-11-09
Documenting service-provider deletion asks for DROP
How data brokers can keep a clear record of instructions to service providers and contractors during DROP cycles — acknowledgments, exceptions, and exports. Not legal advice.
02 · 2026-11-09
DROP’s 45-day cycle moves to 30 days in 2027 — what brokers should plan for
California data brokers process DROP on a 45-day cadence today. AB 883 shortens that to 30 days starting January 1, 2027. Planning notes, not legal advice.
03 · 2026-11-09
Drop Ledger vs DROP matching tools (Drop45, DropDue, and full-cycle ops)
A factual comparison of browser matching, cycle automation, managed ops, and Drop Ledger’s vendor acknowledgment desk. Prices as of Nov 9, 2026. Not legal advice.
04 · 2026-11-09
DROP registration vs deletion cycles (login, fees, and the 45-day desk)
California data broker registration, DROP account login, fees, and the recurring 45-day (later 30-day) deletion cycle are different jobs. Not legal advice.
05 · 2026-11-09
DROP status codes explained (deleted, exempt, opted out, not found, pending)
What deleted, exempted, opted out, not found, and pending mean in California DROP — from CalPrivacy’s published statuses. Not legal advice.
06 · 2026-11-09
DROP vendor inventory template (who holds copies before day 0)
A practical template for listing service providers and contractors before a DROP cycle — who holds copies, how you instruct them, and what you file. Not legal advice.
07 · 2026-11-09
How to notify vendors during a California DROP deletion cycle
A practical desk guide for asking service providers and contractors to act on DROP matches, and recording what you sent. Not legal advice.
08 · 2026-11-09
What is California DROP for data brokers?
DROP is California’s Delete Request and Opt-out Platform. How registered data brokers use it, the 45-day cycle, and what “direct service providers” means. Not legal advice.