On August 24, 2022, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with Sephora for violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The action places online consumer tracking, analytics and advertising squarely in the regulatory crosshairs. “Sephora, like many online retailers, installs third-party companies’ tracking software on its website and in its app so that these third parties can monitor consumers as they shop,” the AG alleged, “. . . [and] when a company like Sephora utilizes third-party tracking technology without alerting consumers and giving them the opportunity to control their data, they deprive consumers of the ability to limit the proliferation of their data on the web.”
Category: CCPA
A New Sheriff in Town: Enforcement of the CCPA Picks Up Under Bonta
The California Office of the Attorney General, under the leadership of new Attorney General Rob Bonta, has taken significant actions in recent weeks indicating that it is ramping up and potentially adding a new area of focus in its enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act. Read on for some important considerations for businesses.
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But Wait, There Really Is More: California AG Releases New Proposed Modifications to the Final CCPA Regulations
Throwing covered businesses a bit of a curveball, the California attorney general issued a third set of proposed changes to the formerly assumed “final” CCPA implementing regulations. Fortunately for those overseeing CCPA compliance, the revisions are largely clarifications of the existing regulations rather than fundamental changes. Interested stakeholders have until 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, October 28, to submit comments.
For the full alert, visit the Faegre Drinker website.
It’s Finally Final… But Wait, There’s More: Fall 2020 California Privacy Update
Businesses nationwide finally have clarity on their compliance obligations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as the landmark privacy law’s implementing regulations were finalized in August after a few last changes worth noting, and the Governor just signed two important CCPA amendments. With enforcement underway, business leaders should continue to focus on compliance — while also monitoring the progress of the California Privacy Rights and Enforcement Act, a 2020 ballot initiative that could soon become the next sweeping privacy law.
For the full alert, visit the Faegre Drinker website.
As CCPA Pressure Heats Up, Here’s What Should Be on Your Summer To-Do List
Despite the business disruptions brought on by the novel coronavirus, enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is still set to begin on July 1. With that key date just around the corner and companies facing a new slate of COVID-19-related privacy issues, we cover the high-level action items California businesses should address to help get their compliance programs up to speed.
For the full alert, visit the Faegre Drinker website.
CCPA Revised Regulations
California’s Attorney General recently released revised draft regulations for the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Comments to the revisions are currently accepted through February 25, 2020.
Read the update to see the changes, with key additions and deletions highlighted.