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HOT OFF THE PRESSES: CalPrivacy Brings First Action Against A Data Broker Under Both ...
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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The California Privacy Protection Agency has taken enforcement action against Iowa-based data broker LocateSmarter LLC for failing to register timely and unlawfully requiring partial Social Security numbers from Californians to exercise opt-out rights, marking the first such action under both the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the Delete Act with a fine of $116,490.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Data & Analytics and Regtech, and 3 sources have reported it between 18 Aug 2026 and 19 Aug 2026.
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Data brokers now face greater risk of enforcement under California's privacy laws. You must verify your registration and data collection practices immediately to avoid costly fines and operational disruption.
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3 sources · first reported 18 Aug 2026 · latest 19 Aug 2026
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