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California Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Privacy Protection Agency launched the Delete Request andOpt-out Platform (DROP), a first-of-its-kind privacy tool that lets California residents send a single request to registereddata brokers to delete their…
California’s 2026 legislative session produced several new laws, including measures on background checks, laborstandards, and AI chatbots. Part 28 of the New California Laws 2026 series identifies chapters such as SB-160 onbackground checks and additional bills…
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has stepped up enforcement against data brokers that fail to registerunder the state’s Delete Act. Since an investigative sweep began in October 2024, CalPrivacy has pursued multipleactions, including fines and orders…
In 2025, California passed several new privacy and AI laws, reinforcing its leadership in data protection and technologyregulation. Lawmakers enacted privacy measures such as universal browser opt-out signals, expanded children’s andlocation data protections, and…
Effective January 1, 2026, California employers with over $25 million in revenue must conduct privacy risk assessments before processing HR Data that presents significant privacy risks. Triggers include handling sensitive information, using automated decision-making…
California’s new employment regulations, effective Oct. 1, 2025, govern the use of artificial intelligence and automated-decision systems (ADS) in hiring and employment practices. The rules prohibit discrimination through AI tools and hold employers—and their…
California job applicants settled claims against U.S. Healthworks over a pre-employment health questionnaire with 150 non-job-related medical questions. The settlement provides $1 per class member for 172,070 applicants, totaling $172,070, which will go to Legal Aid…
A California federal court ruled that an E&O insurance policy’s misappropriation-of-funds exclusion barred coverage for a company sued over a negligent background check that failed to reveal a candidate’s criminal history. The employee subsequently embezzled over…
The California Fair Chance Act (CFCA) limits how employers can use criminal records in hiring, banning pre-offer inquiries and restricting consideration of arrests, sealed, or expunged convictions. Post-offer, employers must conduct individualized assessments, provide…
Starting October 1, 2025 California employers must comply with new regulations governing automated decision systems(ADS) used in hiring, promotion, and training. These rules prohibit discrimination based on protected categories andrequire accommodations for…