One of the most common questions, especially by newer and smaller businesses, pertains to why having a privacy policy is essential and whether a lawyer is required to draft the privacy policy for their website or app versus the common alternative of using a free privacy policy generator such as through a service like Rocket …
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The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) recently imposed a $632,500 fine against American Honda Motor Co. for violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This enforcement action—one of the first significant penalties by the CPPA—provides critical insights into the agency’s priorities and expectations for businesses handling consumer data. Core Violations Highlighted in the Case 1. Overcollection of …
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In a further sign of the increased focus on personal information that is “sensitive,” the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), has expanded the categories of information deemed sensitive to now include “citizenship or immigration status.” Specifically, in October 2023, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 947. As …
The passage of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in 2018 (and effectual January 2020) and now significantly amended and expanded by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) set the stage for other comprehensive state privacy laws. Following suit, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and Utah now have relatively similar comprehensive privacy laws. With comprehensive privacy laws like the …
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a broad-ranging legal framework regulating data and enhancing Californians’ privacy rights. The law is expected to change the way companies across the United States navigate data protection and privacy and spur other states to pass similar legislation. In the United States, various privacy and data-focused laws have existed …
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