When assisting businesses with the commercial aspects of the California Consumer Privacy Act, we advise them that this same law, with “consumer” in its name, also applies to data related to job applicants, employees, contractors, and other California state residents. Some are surprised, but we get to work addressing some nuanced issues, as some
New CCPA Regulations Go Into Effect, Updated FAQs Summarize Key Compliance Requirements
We’re pleased to announce the publication of a comprehensive resource on the Jackson Lewis website:
With California’s updated CCPA regulations now in effect as of January 1, 2026, businesses face expanded compliance requirements in several critical areas.
Understanding California’s New CCPA Cybersecurity Audit Requirements
After years of development and extensive stakeholder engagement, California has finalized groundbreaking cybersecurity audit regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These new requirements may significantly impact how covered businesses protect consumer data.
The New Regulations
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board approved comprehensive amendments to CCPA regulations covering cybersecurity audits, risk assessments
The CCPA and Automated Decision-Making Technologies (ADMT)
As artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI, becomes increasingly woven into our professional and personal lives—from personalized travel itineraries to reviewing resumes to summarizing investigation notes and reports—questions about who or what controls our data and how it’s used are ever present. AI systems survive and thrive on information and that intersection of AI and
Is a CCPA “Risk Assessment” Required When Using Dashcams?
Key Takeaways
- Outlines basic steps to determine whether a business may need to perform a risk assessment under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in connection with its use of dashcams
- Provide a resource for exploring the basic requirements for conducting and reporting risk assessments
If you have not reviewed the recently approved, updated CCPA
Understanding the CCPA’s New Risk Assessment Requirements – Part 2
As we discussed in Part 1 of this post, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has approved significant updates to California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations, which were formally approved by the California Office of Administrative Law on September 23, 2025. We began to outline the requirements for a significant new obligation under the
Understanding the CCPA’s New Risk Assessment Requirements – Part 1
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has adopted significant updates to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations, which were formally approved by the California Office of Administrative Law on September 23, 2025. These comprehensive regulations address automated decision-making technology, cybersecurity audits, and risk assessments, with compliance deadlines beginning in 2026. Among these updates, the
CCPA Compliance Alert: $1.55M Healthline Settlement
On July 1, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the largest CCPA settlement to date, which included a $1.55 million penalty against Healthline Media LLC. This settlement sends a clear message to businesses that California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) enforcement is ramping up, and health-related data is in scope.
According to the complaint filed
CCPA Enforcement Action Highlights CPPA Focus on Opt-Out Rights, Website Functionality, and Reliance on Service Providers
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 business.
An important take away from the Final Order: simply posting a privacy policy is not enough. Businesses
CCPA Compliance Reminder: Annual Update Requirement for Online Privacy Policies
For businesses subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), a compliance step often overlooked is the requirement to annually update the businesses online privacy policy. Under Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.130(a)(5), CCPA-covered businesses must among other things update their online privacy policies at least once every 12 months. Note that CCPA regulations establish