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Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Why Data Protection Matters

Every day, businesses collect personal information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers and payment details. This information is valuable and must be handled carefully. Unfortunately, cyberattacks and data leaks are...more

Conn Maciel Carey LLP

Privacy Notices Explained: When a Policy Is Required and When It Is Not Enough Consumer Privacy Thresholds, Point-of-Collection...

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Publishing a website privacy policy is now standard practice. But assuming that a single, generic policy covers everything is inherently risky. In reality, privacy obligations can arise from several directions: baseline...more

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Technology Transactions & Data Privacy - 2026 Report

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As we enter 2026, the changes of the last several years are no longer abstract. Technology decisions are now examined closely by regulators, courts and counterparties, often long after those decisions were made. At the same...more

Butler Snow LLP

CCPA Regulations Amendments Effective January 1, 2026: A Practical Roadmap for In-House Counsel

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The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Regulations got a New Year update, with amendments effective on January 1, 2026. Think of these changes as a front-door refresh—strengthening key points to the privacy program—rather...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Why Your Company Must Review Its Website Privacy Policy and Online Disclosures Annually

Is your website’s privacy policy up-to-date? For businesses covered by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the expanded 2026 regulations, annual reviews and updates are required—not optional....more

McCarter & English, LLP

Who, Me? A Wiretapper? Common Website Activities May Subject Your Business to Demands Under the California Invasion of Privacy Act

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Does your company operate a website and do business in California? If so, you may soon receive (if you have not already) a letter from a law firm on behalf of a California resident aggrieved by your alleged violation of the...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

A MoFo Privacy Minute Q&A: 2026 Updates to State Consumer Privacy Disclosures

Question: I’m aware that there are new state consumer privacy laws coming into effect on January 1, 2026, along with recently approved CCPA regulations. Do I need to update my business’s privacy policy and other...more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

NAI Opt-Out Tool Sunset and CPPA GPC Receipt Confirmation

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Recent developments from the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) impact how businesses manage consumer opt-out preferences and Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. Below...more

Lathrop GPM

Data Privacy: Looking Behind the Curtain

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While it’s common for companies to think that simply having a data privacy policy is enough to meet privacy law requirements, a strong privacy program involves much more than what’s visible on the “stage.” Behind the curtain,...more

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Double Trouble: Navigating ADA and Privacy Compliance in Website Policy Changes

Although New York and California remain epicenters for ADA and privacy-related website litigation, these issues are not confined to those jurisdictions. Plaintiffs’ firms are increasingly filing similar suits in other states,...more

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California Privacy Protection Agency Issues Largest Monetary Penalty to Date

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On September 30, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA” or “Agency”) announced a $1.35 million settlement – the largest in the agency’s brief history – with Tractor Supply Company (“Tractor Supply”), a rural...more

Baker Donelson

Immediate Action Items to Prepare for Website Automatic Opt-Out Signal Mandates

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A growing number of U.S. states are requiring businesses to offer mechanisms in their privacy policies or online interfaces to allow individuals to "opt out" of data collection. However, in increasing numbers, many states are...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

California Privacy Protection Agency issues record $1.35M fine to retailer over consumer privacy violations

On September 30, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced a stipulated final order requiring a national retailer to pay a $1.35 million fine and implement remedial measures to resolve alleged violations of...more

Venable LLP

Privacy Opt-Outs Remain in the Crosshairs: Tractor Supply Faces Largest CPPA Fine to Settle Privacy Allegations

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The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) shows no signs of slowing its California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) enforcement. Its latest action against Tractor Supply Company once again targets CCPA opt-out compliance,...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

CPPA Issues $1.35 Million Fine: What You Need to Know

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The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) recently issued a $1.35 million fine against a California business for privacy law violations. They also issued a detailed multi-year compliance plan....more

Fisher Phillips

California Breaks New Ground With Record $1.35M Fine for Job Applicant Mistakes: 6-Step Action Plan for Employers

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The California Privacy Protection Agency, the state’s main data privacy regulator, just announced its largest fine yet – a record-setting $1.35 million – against an employer that it found to have violated job applicant and...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

The Golden State’s Latest Guardrails for Consumer Privacy

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On September 23, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced the final approval of a sweeping package of regulations (the Regulations) that will materially expand compliance obligations for businesses subject to...more

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Importance of Updated Privacy Policies for Online Retailers

A comprehensive and regularly updated data privacy policy, along with clear online terms of use, is essential for retailers who engage with customers through websites, mobile applications, or social media platforms. These...more

Burr & Forman

You Have a Website Privacy Policy, but Does Your Website Comply with U.S. Data Privacy Laws?

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Most U.S. businesses are aware that they need to have a Privacy Policy available on their websites. Most businesses also are aware that the generic forms they may obtain from third-party website developers or through general...more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Why Your Company Needs a Robust Website Privacy Policy

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

Smith Anderson

Brewing Trouble: The Steep Price of Privacy Missteps

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A recent high-profile breach at a women-focused dating app underscores how quickly a privacy misstep can escalate into lawsuits and reputational harm. The incident offers a cautionary tale for any company handling sensitive...more

Quarles & Brady LLP

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

Jackson Lewis P.C.

CCPA Enforcement Action Highlights CPPA Focus on Opt-Out Rights, Website Functionality, and Reliance on Service Providers

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On May 1, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) issued a Final Order in one of its first public enforcement actions under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), imposing a fine of nearly $350,000 on the...more

Fisher Phillips

New California Regs Will Impact Your AI and Privacy Policies: FAQs on Automated Decision-Making, Risk Assessments, and...

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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

Wiley Rein LLP

States Continue Privacy Law Enforcement Efforts

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Recent enforcement activities in California and Connecticut highlight that states are ready and willing to actively enforce their comprehensive privacy laws. These recent actions – which continue the trend of states ramping...more

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