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Global Privacy Controls (GPC) enforcement sweep: Coordinated effort by states on privacy

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On Sept. 9, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), in collaboration with the Attorneys General of California, Connecticut, and Colorado, announced the launch of a multi-state privacy enforcement sweep targeting...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

State AGs Unveil Investigation Sweep Targeting Businesses Ignoring Consumer Opt-Out Signals

On September 9, 2025, the attorneys general of California, Colorado, and Connecticut and the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced a joint investigative sweep of potential failures by businesses to honor...more

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Regulators Launch Coordinated Enforcement Sweep on Website Opt-Out Mechanisms

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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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (September 9, 2025)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and the state level. Check out our new FTC Consumer...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Orrick State Attorney General Update | September 2025

State AGs Warn Social Media Companies of Potential Ramifications for Not Protecting Children from Predatory AI Products....more

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Orrick State Attorney General Update | August 2025

As we enter summer’s homestretch, the State Attorneys General remain active as ever. In this edition of Orrick’s State AG Update we discuss new “junk fee” rules from the Massachusetts AG, high-profile consumer protection...more

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The State AG Report – 09.04.2025

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • Florida AG Focuses on Security Camera Data Concerns - •...more

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Disney to Pay $10M to Settle Allegations of Unlawful Kids’ Data Collection

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The FTC settled with Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. and Disney Entertainment Operations LLC (collectively, “Disney”) over allegations that Disney violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA) by allowing...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

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Connecticut Attorney General Announces First Settlement under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act

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On July 8, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong (“CT AG ”) announced an $85,000 settlement with TicketNetwork, Inc., following an investigation into alleged violations of the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA). In this...more

Baker Donelson

AI and Privacy on a Legal Collision Course: Steps Businesses Should Take Now

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The continued, rapid advancement of Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies comes with increasing risks for businesses, demanding that they navigate such issues more carefully than ever. Considering recent privacy class...more

McCarter & English, LLP

A Hole in the Net: Massachusetts’s Six-Figure Penalty for Failure to Spot Phish

Massachusetts recently joined a growing number of states pursuing data privacy enforcement actions, announcing a $795,000 settlement with Peabody Properties, Inc., a Massachusetts-based firm. The property company oversees...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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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (August 26, 2025)

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FTC Chairman Sends Warning Letters to Technology Companies Regarding Data Security and Censorship. On August 21, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson sent warning letters to thirteen technology companies that provide cloud computing,...more

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

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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Massachusetts attorney general announces settlement against a property management company

On August 19, the Massachusetts attorney general announced a $795,000 settlement with a property management company for allegedly failing to protect the personal information of thousands of individuals after multiple data...more

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State AGs Step Up Enforcement: Recent Lessons from Privacy Law Enforcement in Connecticut and Nebraska

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In 2020, California was the first mover in state comprehensive privacy law legislation, a distinction it held for approximately three years before other states took similar action. Indeed, eighteen additional states have...more

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Texas AG Opens Investigation into AI Developers for Allegedly Misleading Children with AI-Generated Mental Health Services

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On August 18, 2025, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the opening of an investigation into two artificial intelligence (AI) developers for potential deceptive trade practices and misleading marketing. According to the...more

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Don’t Mess With Texas: The Lone Star State Has Become a Leader in Data Privacy and AI Regulation

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While generally considered a business-friendly state, Texas is taking an increasingly important role in regulating how U.S. companies use their information technology. Over the past few years, Texas has adopted path-breaking...more

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State Privacy Enforcement Heats Up: Key Actions and Compliance Trends Every Business Needs to Know

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It’s not just the summer temperatures that are rising; privacy enforcement is heating up across the nation, too. As states ramp up their monitoring and regulatory actions, businesses are finding themselves at the crossroads...more

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Privacy Compliance Insights from Connecticut’s First Privacy Law Settlement

Can we take any insights from Connecticut’s first settlement under the state’s Data Privacy Act, reached with TicketNetwork, an online ticket marketplace? The AG concerns mirrored priorities outlined in Connecticut’s 2025...more

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The State AG Report – 07.31.2025

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • PetSmart in the Doghouse as Colorado Sues over Grooming...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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State AGs Take the Lead on Privacy Enforcement as Federal Action Stalls

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With the continued absence of comprehensive federal privacy legislation after nearly 20 years of debate, state attorneys general (AGs) are increasingly asserting their role as primary regulators in the data privacy space....more

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The State AG Report – 07.24.2025

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • Latest Texas AG Food Probe Puts Mars in a Sticky...more

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