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The California Consumer Privact Act (CCPA), effective January 1, 2020, enhances privacy rights and consumer protections of California residents. Follow this channel for latest guidance and updates on the CCPA,... more +
The California Consumer Privact Act (CCPA), effective January 1, 2020, enhances privacy rights and consumer protections of California residents. Follow this channel for latest guidance and updates on the CCPA, including implications for business conducting business in California.  less -
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Regulators Launch Coordinated Enforcement Sweep on Website Opt-Out Mechanisms

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On September 9, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, together with the California Privacy Protection Agency and the Attorneys General of Colorado and Connecticut, announced a joint enforcement sweep targeting...more

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Navigating Privacy Laws: Do They All Apply To Your Business?

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By now, most businesses have heard of various privacy laws and regulations, whether it’s GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or something else on a seemingly ever-growing list.  But do all of these laws and regulations actually apply to your...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

From Oversight to Lawsuit: The Real Cost of Ignoring Data Privacy

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In an increasingly data-driven world, privacy is no longer a niche concern; it’s a legal obligation for many companies. Despite the rise of data privacy regulations, many organizations remain hesitant to invest in...more

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Important Compliance Notes on CCPA

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August 29, 2025 Megan Nicholls On July 1, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a breathtaking $1.55 million settlement with the operator of a health and wellness information website. The operator is alleged...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Understanding the Importance of Data Asset Protection: Why Wineries Need to Pay Attention to Policies and Procedures

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Data asset protection is traditionally associated with industries and entities that develop or store particularly sensitive information, like tech companies, hospitals, law firms, and government entities. However, data asset...more

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California Finalizes New CCPA Rules on ADMT, Cybersecurity Audits, and Risk Assessments

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On July 24, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) approved a major rule package covering automated decision-making technology (ADMT), mandatory cybersecurity audits, and privacy risk assessments under the California...more

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Uncertain Boundaries: How Courts and Regulators View the Sharing of Health-Related Article Titles

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Recent regulatory actions and court decisions highlight growing uncertainty over whether sharing article title data from webpages amounts to disclosure of sensitive health information under privacy laws....more

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DSAR Response Letter: How to Respond to a Subject Rights Request

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If you’re not accustomed to handling data subject access requests (DSARs), then it’s understandable if you feel a bit nervous about responding. After all, there are all sorts of legal requirements involved and the potential...more

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Following California’s Lead: How the CCPA’s New Rule Guides Compliance Efforts Nationwide

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When it comes to data privacy and cybersecurity regulation in the United States, California continues to lead the way. The state’s latest updates to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) show that its rules do more than...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

State privacy enforcement heats up this summer: What CA, CT settlements mean for your business

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In an era of escalating data breaches, organizations must be vigilant in protecting consumer information. A comprehensive federal data privacy law would streamline compliance efforts, but Congress has yet to pass one, leaving...more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Why Your Company Needs a Robust Website Privacy Policy

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In today’s digital landscape, a website privacy policy is no longer just a legal formality—it’s a critical shield for your business and a trust-building tool for your customers.  Here’s why every company should prioritize...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

California privacy agency asks California court to enforce subpoena

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On August 6, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) filed a petition in the Superior Court of California for the court to enforce an investigative subpoena against a company for allegedly failing to comply with a...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

[Webinar] AI, Algorithms & Employer Protection — What You Need to Know - August 20th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

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Join CDF's Privacy and AI Practice Group Partners, Dan Forman, Dalia Khatib and Linda Wang, on August 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM (Pacific) for a timely discussion on how emerging AI regulations and privacy laws are reshaping...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

To Do: Annually Review Privacy Notices or Risk CPPA Enforcement

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The annual review and update (if necessary) of privacy notices just got an upgrade to a “must do.” This provision, found in California Consumer Privacy Act from the beginning, requires companies to assess their data...more

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Can AI Identify Key Trends in Privacy Enforcement and Litigation Impacting Digital Advertising? I Put It to the Test.

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As an attorney focused on technology transactions and counseling, I approach new technologies with both curiosity and caution. Like many lawyers, I tend to be skeptical until I fully understand how something works....more

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CCPA Settlement Signals Focus on Web Tracking Health Data

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In June 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a proposed settlement with Healthline, a health information website, for its handling of personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)....more

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CPPA Board Votes to Adopt CCPA Regulations; Open DROP Rules to Public Comment

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On July 24, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) Board voted to adopt draft regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) concerning cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, automated...more

Hogan Lovells

The Next Battlefront: the CCPA and evolution of website pixel litigation

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A trio of federal court decisions has emboldened the plaintiffs' bar with a new potential tool to wield in the ongoing wave of litigation targeting businesses for their use of routine website technologies: the California...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

California Privacy Protection Agency Remains Committed to Privacy Rights Enforcement

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Before assuming his new role as Executive Director for the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), Tom Kemp served as a volunteer policy advisor on the Delete Act in 2023 and California’s 2020 ballot initiative, which...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

State Privacy Enforcement Accelerates, With California Targeting Substantive Compliance and Connecticut Bringing Its First Action

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As federal privacy enforcement shows signs of slowing, states are aggressively stepping in to fill the void. On July 1, 2025, the California attorney general (AG) announced a $1.55 million settlement with Healthline Media,...more

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Healthline Media Agrees to Largest CCPA Settlement to Date

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On July 1, 2025, the California Attorney General’s Office (AG) announced a proposed $1.55 million settlement with Healthline Media, operator of the popular website Healthline.com. The AG alleges Healthline violated numerous...more

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Ninth Circuit Judge Questions Continued Viability of Internet Wiretapping Claims

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Readers of this blog may recall a piece in which we discussed an unfavorable Ninth Circuit California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”) internet wiretapping decision. Interestingly, the Ninth Circuit recently weighed in again...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Pixel Litigation Risk at Financial Institutions

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An increasingly aggressive plaintiffs’ bar has brought purported class action suits based on the nearly ubiquitous use of tracking technologies used for website analytics. Although any actual harm to the plaintiffs is...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

State Privacy Enforcement Roundup: Regulators Target Privacy Notice Violations and Online Tracking Tech

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State attorneys general and regulatory agencies continue to enforce against violations of comprehensive state privacy laws, as demonstrated by recent enforcement actions by the California and Connecticut Attorneys General and...more

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California AG Reaches Record $1.55M CCPA Settlement with Healthline

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The California Attorney General (AG) has announced a landmark $1.55 million settlement with Healthline Media LLC (Healthline), which operates a health information website. The settlement marks the largest fine to date in an...more

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