California bill would rewrite privacy rules for insurance licensees and their vendors
This is a bill, not current law. SB 354 would revise California's Insurance Information and Privacy Protection Act for insurance licensees and third-party service providers. On August 13, 2026 Assembly Appropriations passed it as amended, so the operative text is the amended version.
- Official source
- California Legislative Information ↗
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Publication date
- August 13, 2026
- Legacy Core review
- August 17, 2026 · Christopher Green
- Source checked
- August 17, 2026
- Affected sectors
- Insurance, Financial Services, General Professional Services
Summary
This is a bill, not current law. SB 354 would revise California's Insurance Information and Privacy Protection Act for insurance licensees and third-party service providers. On August 13, 2026 Assembly Appropriations passed it as amended, so the operative text is the amended version.
Why it matters
Insurance agencies have historically followed sector-specific privacy rules. This bill would change that baseline, including duties that can flow to vendors handling quoting, claims, marketing, or IT. Because it was just amended, the final scope and dates can still change.
Recommended action
Do not treat the bill as enacted. Read the August 13, 2026 amended text on the California Legislature site. If you hold an insurance license, review with qualified counsel which provisions would apply to your agency and to vendors that touch policyholder data.