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California’s privacy regulator fined data broker LocateSmarter $116,490 for making it difficult for consumers to opt outof the sale of their personal information. The enforcement action is notable because it is the agency’s first against adata broker under both the…
California’s privacy regulator, CalPrivacy, has advanced new rules governing audits of data brokers’ compliance withthe Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP). The proposed rules would require independent audits every threeyears, examining deletion processes,…
There are a wave of new state privacy laws taking effect across the United States, signaling continued expansion of consumer data protection requirements beyond early adopters such as California, Virginia, and Colorado. Emerging laws introduce broader consumer rights,…
Four states are reshaping U.S. privacy law through new legislation and enforcement efforts. Oklahoma and Alabama enacted comprehensive consumer privacy laws, while Virginia banned the sale of precise geolocation data. California regulators also backed stronger…
A recent California court decision is a strong reminder that compliance in the background screening space is not just about checking the box— it’s about getting every detail right. In an alert, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo highlights a case allowing…
The California Fourth Appellate District, Division One, recently held that an employee or job applicant does not need to prove actual harm beyond establishing a statutory violation to have standing under the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act…
California has finalized regulations on automated decision-making technology (ADMT), strengthening consumer protections under state privacy law. The rules require businesses to disclose when AI is used in significant decisions, offer opt-out rights, and provide…
California’s new risk assessment requirement under the CCPA, effective in 2026, mandates that businesses evaluate high-risk data processing before implementation. Covered activities include selling data, processing sensitive information, and using automated…
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), a law giving California residents greater control over their personal data. There are key consumer rights, including the ability to access, delete, and opt out of the sale of their information. Businesses must comply with…
A proposed class action lawsuit filed in California challenges whether AI-powered hiring tools must comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The case targets Eightfold AI, alleging its software collects extensive personal data — such as LinkedIn profiles,…