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Data Brokers Beware: California Settlement Highlights Risks in High-Friction Opt-Out Processes

13 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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13 August 2026

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regulatory

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Regtech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

A recent California settlement with a data broker emphasizes the legal risks of implementing high-friction opt-out mechanisms that hinder consumer data privacy rights under state laws.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Regtech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face new enforcement risks if your data handling or opt-out flows create barriers. Start auditing your privacy processes now or risk costly legal challenges in the US market.

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1 source · 13 Aug 2026

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Regtechdata-brokerscaliforniaprivacy-lawopt-outconsumer-protection