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Taft Privacy & Data Security Insights
California Privacy Enforcement Update: Verifying Consumer Requests and Banners Must Be Symmetrical
The California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) recently issued a decision requiring American Honda Motor Co. to pay a $632,500 fine and change certain business practices related to alleged violations under the…
Data + Privacy + Cybersecurity Insights
California Privacy Agency Signals Stronger CCPA Enforcement in Settlement with Honda
By Federica De Santis|Omer Tene
On March 7, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (Agency) reached a settlement with American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) resolving allegations that the company violated the California Consumer Privacy Act…
The Firewall
Close Enough Is Not Good Enough When It Comes to Consumers’ Privacy Rights
By Matthew T. Hays, Alida Babcock
We’re not playing horseshoes here, folks. It’s time to review your consumer privacy rights forms and mechanisms. Key Takeaways The fields relating to requests to opt-out of sale/sharing and requests…
Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider
CPPA Settles Alleged CCPA Violations with Honda
Last week, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) settled its first non-data broker enforcement action against American Honda Motor Co. for a $632,500 fine and the implementation of certain remedial…
Data Privacy Dish
Enforcement Update: Regulatory Attention Focused on Deletion Requests
Regulatory authorities globally are prioritizing data deletion rights, including legislation like California's Delete Act and enforcement actions in Europe and Oregon. Businesses should consider enhancing their mechanisms for handling deletion…
Privacy Compliance & Data Security
How is Oregon Handling the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act?
By Odia Kagan
The office of the Oregon Attorney General recently releases a six-month enforcement report regarding the Oregon’s Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA). What are we discussing with our clients? There are lots…
Byte Back
Proposed State Privacy Law Update: February 3, 2025
By David Stauss [Former Attorney]
Keypoint: It was another busy week with Virginia lawmakers advancing three bills and new consumer and children’s privacy bills introduced in multiple states. Below is the fourth weekly update on…
Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider
FTC Settles Case with GM over Allegations of Collection + Use of Drivers’ Precise Geolocation
In its continued concentration on the collection and use of consumers’ precise geolocation, on January 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settled with General Motors (GM) over allegations that…
Taft Privacy & Data Security Insights
New Year Rings in New State Privacy Laws
By Zachary Heck
A new year means new effective dates for state privacy legislation. On January 1, 2025, four states witnessed consumer privacy protection laws take effect: Delaware, Iowa, Nebraska, and New Hampshire. …
Privacy World
CPPA Extends Public Comment Period from January 14, 2025, to February 19, 2025; Public Hearings for Interested Parties to be Held January 14, 2025, and February 19, 2025
By Alan Friel, Gicel Tomimbang
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) published a Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period and Additional Hearing Date on Friday, January 10, 2025, informing that the CPPA is extending…