California SB515 mandates local governments to collect and report demographic data on employees who are descendants of enslaved persons in the U.S.

California SB515 requires cities, counties, and city-counties to collect demographic data on employees who are descendants of persons enslaved and emancipated in the United States. This data collection, which includes additional categories for Black or African American groups, aims to enhance accuracy, comprehensiveness, and consistency in demographic data. The law emphasizes the importance of safeguarding individual privacy and ensuring secure handling of collected data in accordance with relevant privacy laws and regulations.

California SB515 mandates local governments to collect and report demographic data on employees who are descendants of enslaved persons in the U.S.

California SB515 requires cities, counties, and city-counties to collect demographic data on employees who are descendants of persons enslaved and emancipated in the United States. This data collection, which includes additional categories for Black or African American groups, aims to enhance accuracy, comprehensiveness, and consistency in demographic data. The law emphasizes the importance of safeguarding individual privacy and ensuring secure handling of collected data in accordance with relevant privacy laws and regulations.