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California Announces Groundbreaking Data Broker Fines: 5 Steps Your Business Can Take ...
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Fusion42 · 19 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
California's privacy regulator fined Cybba and LocateSmarter for violating the state's data broker registration law and consumer privacy statutes, including the first combined action under the CCPA and Delete Act. The enforcement action highlights new compliance risks for companies handling consumer data, especially regarding registration and opt-out processes.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Regtech, and 3 sources have reported it between 18 Aug 2026 and 19 Aug 2026.
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Privacy rules in California now hit harder with fines and stricter registration and opt-out requirements. You must urgently review your data practices to avoid expensive penalties and ensure your consumer opt-out processes don’t block access.
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3 sources · first reported 18 Aug 2026 · latest 19 Aug 2026
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