Definition & exemption analysis
Determination of whether the client meets each state's definition of 'data broker' and whether any FCRA, GLBA, or insurance exemption applies — documented with statutory citations.
The most rigorous DROP compliance engine a data broker can use.
DropGuard assembles a documentation-complete multi-state registration and DROP deletion-processing package — every statutory element, every required registry filing, the 45-day DROP reconciliation cycle, and the certified compliance report — checked against the letter of each state's data broker law before a specialist releases it.
Every subsection of CA Delete Act, TX, OR, VT, CT data broker lawsFive statutory registration elements, gate-checkedCA DROP · TX SOS · OR DOJ · VT SOS · CT DCP registry filingsSpecialist release on every pack5-business-day SLA
Why compliance fails
A single missed registration or DROP cycle can cost $200 per request per day.
A data broker's compliance is only as strong as its registration and deletion-processing behind it. Miss a state registration deadline, skip a required DROP reconciliation cycle, mis-time the 45-day window, or fail to process a consumer deletion request — and the business can face fines, penalties, or enforcement action.
Most data brokers run this by hand, from memory, once or twice a year. The statutes have not been read end-to-end since the last time it mattered. That is exactly where compliance gaps hide.
DropGuard exists to close that gap with a single, exhaustive standard applied identically to every file.
$210,200
in fines levied by CPPA against non-compliant data brokers in 2025-2026
The benchmark
Measured against the letter of each statute — subsection by subsection.
We do not summarize the law and hope. Every pack is scored against a versioned rule pack tied to the exact text of each state's data broker law. These are the provisions each pack is held to.
Annual registration filing
Registration with the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) including fee payment ($6,000+ in 2026), business information, and data collection practices disclosure.
45-day DROP reconciliation cycle
Every 45 days, retrieve the DROP deletion list, hash-match against client data holdings, execute deletions, and file certified status report — all verified.
Texas registration & renewal
Registration with Texas Secretary of State ($300 fee), annual renewal, and compliance with Texas data broker requirements.
Oregon registration & renewal
Registration with Oregon DOJ ($600 fee), biennial renewal, and compliance with Oregon data broker law.
Vermont registration & renewal
Registration with Vermont Secretary of State ($100 fee), annual renewal, and compliance with Vermont data broker requirements.
How a pack is built
Intake to specialist release, with deterministic gates the AI cannot overrule.
AI extracts and drafts. Deterministic rules — running as code, outside the model — decide what is complete. A human specialist signs every release. That order is never reversed.
01
Compliance Gap Scan
Upload your data collection and monetization practices. We return a free completeness read: which state registrations and DROP cycles you already have, and which are missing.
02
State-by-state determination
As your authorized clerical agent, we analyze your business against each state's definition and exemptions, and document the determination with statutory citations.
03
Registration filing
We prepare and file the registration forms with each qualifying state's registry, including fee payment and required disclosures.
04
DROP reconciliation setup
We configure the DROP API access, hash-match process, and deletion execution workflow in your systems.
05
45-day cycle execution
Every 45 days, we retrieve the DROP deletion list, match against your data holdings, execute deletions, and file the certified status report.
06
Specialist release
A compliance specialist reviews the exception queue and signs the release. Close-call classification questions route to attorney review first.
The bar we hold
Rigor you can measure.
100%
Specialist-released
No pack ships without a human signature.
5 days
Standard SLA
From complete intake to released pack.
<1%
Critical-defect target
Tracked against a gold-standard pack library.
5
State registries covered
CA · TX · OR · VT · CT, every applicable file.
Why DropGuard
Built to be the most thorough option a data broker has.
Documentation-complete, by design
The deliverable is completeness itself — every statutory element and registration accounted for or explicitly exception-coded. Nothing is left implicit.
Deterministic, not vibes
The gates that decide completeness are code, not a model's opinion. A drafting error cannot slip past a statutory requirement.
In its lane, on purpose
We prepare documentation and run searches as your clerical agent. We never provide legal advice, and we never access your raw PII.
Engagement
Flat fee, per registration and per DROP cycle. No hourly, ever.
Simple, predictable, and aligned with a compliance standard — not a percentage of any data transaction.
- A free Compliance Gap Scan before you commit — see exactly what is missing.
- One flat fee per state registration; one flat fee per 45-day DROP cycle; disclosed pass-through filing fees.
- Optional fixed-fee attorney review for close-call classification questions.
- Optional multi-state bundle discount for clients registering in 3+ states.
FAQ
Questions, answered precisely.
Is DropGuard a law firm?
No. DropGuard, a service of Your Deputy, Obuke LLC, provides documentation-completeness services. It is not a law firm, does not provide legal advice, and does not represent you in any legal matter. Attorney review is available and recommended for close-call classification questions.
Do you access my customer data?
No. DropGuard never accesses raw personal information. All DROP reconciliation is done via hashed identifiers, and we only receive aggregated match counts.
What makes a pack 'complete'?
Completeness is defined by each state's statute: the registration elements present, the DROP cycle verified, the exemption analysis documented, and the certified status report filed. Deterministic gates enforce each one before release.
How fast is it?
The standard SLA is five business days from complete intake to a specialist-released pack. The free Gap Scan is returned much sooner and tells you exactly what is still needed.
How are you priced?
A flat fee per state registration and per DROP cycle, plus disclosed pass-through filing fees. No hourly billing and no percentage of any data transaction.
See what's missing before it costs you a fine.
Start with a free Compliance Gap Scan. Send your data collection and monetization practices and we'll return a completeness read against every state's data broker law.
Documentation-completeness service · not legal advice · the data broker remains responsible for all filings.