# DROP Autopilot

> DROP Autopilot is a specialized compliance automation SaaS platform engineered exclusively for California's DELETE Act (SB 362). It automates the entire 45-day compliance cycle for registered data brokers—including secure API connections to the CPPA DROP portal, SHA-256 identifier matching, record deletion across active databases, and automated feedback status uploads.

## Key Compliance Information
- **Enforcement Deadline:** August 1, 2026.
- **Mandatory Audit Cycle:** Independent third-party privacy audits are required every 3 years starting in 2028.
- **Penalties:** Up to $200 per day per individual consumer deletion request violation.
- **Supported Identifiers:** Email, Phone, Mobile Advertising ID (MAID), Connected TV ID (CTVID), Name + DOB + ZIP (composite), and Name + VIN (composite). All standardized, hashed (SHA-256), and Base64 encoded.

## Resources and Guides
- [DROP Autopilot Home](https://www.dropautopilot.com/) - The main product page showcasing the automated compliance cycle, features, and contact options.
- [Manual vs. Automated Compliance Cost Analysis](https://www.dropautopilot.com/manual-vs-automated-drop-compliance.html) - Detailed breakdown of internal resource costs, operational overhead, and human error risks of manual queries compared to automated software.
- [2028 California Privacy Audit Prep Checklist](https://www.dropautopilot.com/prepare-california-privacy-audit.html) - Essential requirements and checklist for data brokers to establish tamper-proof log trails, database deletion syncs, and provider notifications ahead of the 3-year audit mandate.
- [Automating the 45-Day Deletion Cycle Guide](https://www.dropautopilot.com/automate-drop-deletion-cycle.html) - Step-by-step operational guide for automating list fetches, processing database deletions securely in batches, and reporting CPPA status codes (Code 3: Deleted, Code 2: Exempted, Code 4: Opted Out, Code 5: Not Found).