On 30 June 2026, the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) published comprehensive new guidance on the processing of personal data generated by connected vehicles, with a particular focus on geolocation data (available in French here). For automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and mobility companies with operations or customers in the EU, this 60-page guidance provides much-needed clarity […]
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California Puts Social Media’s Youth Feeds on Notice
On May 14, 2026, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued proposed regulations and opened a 45-day public comment period addressing compliance with the age determination and parental consent requirements of the Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act, or S.B. 976 (the “Act”). Enacted in September 2024, the Act is intended to protect users […]
May Flowers Bring Fresh Insight from CalPrivacy
Increased scrutiny of data brokers, rapid scaling of enforcement operations and active opposition to federal privacy preemption are in bloom in the Golden State. On May 1, 2026, the California Privacy Protection Agency (the “Agency”) Board (the “Board”) held a public meeting to review and discuss enforcement activities, legislative developments, and international data transfer issues. […]
CalPrivacy Goes to the Board with Digital Advertising-Focused Enforcement
On February 27, 2026, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CalPrivacy”) issued an order (the “Order”) requiring a sports-focused media and technology company (the “Company”) to pay a $1.10 million administrative fine for violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). The action continues California regulators’ scrutiny of how companies deploy cookies, software development kits and […]
California Attorney General Announces Investigative Sweep into “Surveillance Pricing”
On January 28, 2026, California Attorney General (“AG”) Rob Bonta announced an investigative sweep targeting “surveillance pricing” practices among businesses in the retail, grocery, and hotel sectors. The investigation focuses on companies that use consumers’ personal information to set individualized prices. According to the AG’s press release, surveillance pricing practices could violate the California Consumer […]