EDD Privacy Policy

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Our website address is: https://myeddonline.net.

Here’s a detailed summary of the EDD (California Employment Development Department) Privacy Policy — what it covers, what rights you have, and how your information is protected.

1. Purpose & Legal Basis

EDD states that it collects only the personal information it truly needs, and is committed to protecting it.
The collection, use, and protection of personal data is governed by California state laws, including the Information Practices Act of 1977, relevant Government Code sections (e.g., 11015.5, 11019.9), and sections of the California Unemployment Insurance Code.
EDD may update its privacy policy over time to reflect changes in law, technology, or practice.

2. What Information Is Collected & When

Browsing & Website Use

If you’re just browsing (no login or form submissions), EDD collects:
- IP address or domain name
- Browser & operating system type
- Date/time of visit
- Pages visited
- Which forms or documents did you download
That browsing data is aggregated and anonymized, used for site analytics and improvements. IP addresses are not stored long-term (deleted after ~30 days).

When You Use Services / Submit Data

When you submit forms or use services (e.g., applying for benefits, requesting documents), EDD collects your identifying and verifying information, which may include:
- Name, address, birthdate, email, telephone
- Social Security number or tax ID
- Past tax or wage information
- Other identity verification data as needed.
EDD only collects what is necessary for the service or function being requested.

3. Uses & Disclosure of Information

EDD uses your personal information for these legitimate purposes:

To provide benefits, manage claims, verify eligibility, and deliver services.
To communicate with you (e.g., reminders, notifications, updates) regarding your claims or services.
For administrative, audit, and oversight functions.
To comply with legal obligations (e.g., disclosures to courts, law enforcement, or other government agencies when required)
EDD does not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes without your explicit permission.

4. Security & Safeguards

To protect your data, EDD employs:

Access controls (user IDs, passwords, restricted access)
Encryption for data in transit or stored, where appropriate
Secure storage systems, audit logs, and system monitoring
Training for staff on handling personal data securely.
They maintain accountability and review procedures to curb misuse or unauthorized access.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Under this policy, you have rights, including:

Access: Request to see what personal information EDD holds about you
Correction: Ask for corrections if the data is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated
Deletion / Removal: Request deletion of your electronic personal information when no longer needed or if legally permissible.
Restrictions: You may ask for limitations on how EDD uses or shares your data in certain cases
Notifications: EDD must notify you in case of a breach affecting your personal data.

6. Third-Party & Disclosure Requests

EDD handles requests from third parties for confidential data via a Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) process. This ensures that disclosures are tracked, controlled, and legally permissible.
The requester must complete a Data Disclosure Questionnaire and may be required to enter into a formal agreement.
Only when authorized under state or federal law will EDD release records or respond to subpoenas or legal orders.

7. Policy Contact & Administration

EDD Privacy Office is the contact point for privacy concerns, corrections, requests to access or delete data.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 826880, MIC #33, Sacramento, CA 94280-0001
Policy effective date (as of their recent update): August 13, 2025

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