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Recent Developments in California Privacy Laws - The Consumer Finance Podcast
Key point: The California legislature is currently considering several privacy-related bills that could impact the private sector....more
The California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) finalized a set of regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) on July 24, 2025, that address cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and automated...more
California regulators unanimously approved a sweeping set of regulations on July 24 governing the use of automated decision-making technology (ADMT) and mandating risk assessments and cybersecurity audits for businesses...more
On July 24, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board approved a final package of amendments to the regulations implementing the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These sweeping changes impose...more
Businesses should expect to see “increased enforcement” from the California Privacy Protection Agency now that the agency has had four years to staff up and implement rules, the CPPA’s executive director said in an interview...more
Here are some recent privacy and cybersecurity related news stories that caught our attention over the past couple of weeks. California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Issues New Proposed Regulations - The CPPA has...more
In a significant enforcement move, California’s consumer privacy regulator just ordered a national clothing retailer to pay a $345,178 fine to resolve alleged violations of the state’s privacy law. The California Privacy...more
On May 1, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board held a meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the CPPA draft regulations on cybersecurity audits, risk assessments and automated decision-making technology...more
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) recently fined clothing retailer Todd Snyder almost $350,000 for two types of consumer privacy errors. Due to technical errors during a 40-day period, it was impossible for Todd...more
The California Privacy Protection Agency announced this month that it, along with six other states, will be forming a new group called the “Consortium of Privacy Regulators.” (The other states are Colorado, Connecticut,...more
A bipartisan coalition of seven AGs and the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced the formation of the Consortium of Privacy Regulators, an initiative aimed at enhancing collaboration and information-sharing...more
Earlier this week, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) and California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the formation of a new bipartisan coalition called the Consortium of Privacy Regulators. This consortium...more
Late in February, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) ordered the shutdown of Background Alert under the state’s Data Broker Registration Law. Background Alert aggregated public records to create detailed profiles...more
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) recently announced a settlement with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) over alleged privacy violations. The settlement arises from the CPPA’s investigation into the privacy...more
On March 12, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) published its decision approving a Stipulated Final Order (Order) against a major automotive manufacturer (company) for violations of the California Consumer...more
In a landmark privacy enforcement action, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has reached a settlement with American Honda Motor Co. (“Honda”) following allegations that the automaker violated the CCPA. The...more
On March 6, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) proposed amendments to the data broker registration regulations pursuant to the California Delete Act that would introduce new definitions and requirements for data...more
California has again made headlines this week with two notable data privacy developments under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”): (1) the California Attorney General’s (“California AG”) announcement of a new...more
On March 7, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) issued a settlement order imposing a $632,500 fine on American Honda Motor Co., Inc. for violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The CPPA...more
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) and Background Alert, Inc. (a California-based data broker) settled allegations that Background Alert failed to register and pay the annual fee required by the California Delete...more
The California privacy regulator recently settled with a data broker (Key Marketing Advantage LLC) that it alleged had violated the state’s data broker law. Under the Delete Act, data brokers must, among other things,...more
California Bills, Rulemaking, and Enforcement Update - CPPA automated decision-making technology - On November 22, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) opened the formal public comment period on its...more
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced the formal public comment period for its latest proposed rulemaking package, which includes updates to existing regulations and introduces new guidelines for automated...more
On December 17, the California Privacy Protection Agency announced increases in fines and penalties under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), effective January 1, 2025. The agency’s announcement explained the CCPA...more
Public Comment Period Opens. The California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) opened the public comment period on a long in the works update to the California Privacy Protection Act (“CCPA”) regulations. Concerned...more