Conflict of Interest Regulation
Under California's Political Reform Act, certain public officials and employees must file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) to disclose financial interests that could foreseeably affect their official duties. The Act also requires public servants to step aside from participating in any governmental decision when their personal financial interests could conflict with the public's interest.
To implement these requirements, each state agency adopts a conflict of interest code that identifies which positions within the organization must file a Form 700 and specifies the types of financial interests those individuals must report. These disclosure categories ensure transparency regarding investments, real property holdings, business positions, and sources of income or gifts that could create a conflict.
The California Privacy Protection Agency maintains its conflict of interest code in accordance with the Political Reform Act and the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). The FPPC oversees the statewide system for financial disclosure and conflict of interest compliance, including reviewing and approving agency codes and amendments to those codes. Once approved, the agency's conflict of interest code carries the force of law, and designated employees are legally obligated to comply with its disclosure and disqualification requirements.
Notice Register Publication Date: May 22, 2026
Status of the Proposal: The rulemaking is complete. On August 18, 2026 the FPPC approved the California Privacy Protection Agency's conflict of interest code amendments, and the Office of Administrative Law filed the amendments with the Secretary of State on September 29, 2026. The regulation became effective on October 29, 2026.
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