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SB 1101

Postsecondary education: sharing personal information: notice.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sasha Pérez

Requires California colleges and universities to notify students before sharing their personal information with third parties, giving students transparency and control over educational data.

May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
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Bill Summary · SB 1101

Legislative bill overview

SB 1101 requires California postsecondary educational institutions to provide students with notice before sharing their personal information with third parties. The bill establishes baseline notification requirements and likely defines circumstances under which institutions must obtain student consent or provide opt-out mechanisms for data sharing.

Why is this important

Students' personal information—including academic records, financial data, and contact information—is frequently shared with vendors, lenders, marketing companies, and other entities. Clear notice requirements give students transparency and control over their data, addressing privacy concerns that have grown as educational institutions increasingly monetize or share student data.

Potential points of contention

  • Institutional burden vs. privacy protection: Colleges and universities may argue compliance costs are high, while privacy advocates counter that basic notification is a reasonable minimum standard
  • Definition scope: Disagreement likely over what qualifies as "personal information" and which third-party sharing requires notice (e.g., whether routine vendor relationships like IT providers need disclosure)
  • Student consent mechanisms: Debate over whether notice alone is sufficient or if institutions should be required to obtain affirmative consent rather than allowing opt-out provisions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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