California Consumer Privacy Act
Coverage of California Consumer Privacy Act in the Nexus archive.
- GM agrees to $12.75M California settlement over sale of drivers’ data
General Motors has agreed to a $12.75 million settlement with California over allegations of violating the California Consumer Privacy Act by selling drivers' data. The settlement was announced by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. The agreement resolves claims that GM improperly sold personal data of vehicle owners.
- General Motors to pay $12.5 million to settle claims it illegally sold California driver data
General Motors has agreed to pay $12.5 million to settle claims that it illegally sold California driver data, marking the largest penalty under the California Consumer Privacy Act in state history. The settlement resolves allegations against General Motors. This is a significant development in consumer privacy protection.
- GM to pay over $12 million in California privacy settlement involving driver data
General Motors will pay over $12 million in a settlement with California officials regarding the use of driver data, marking the largest fine under the California Consumer Privacy Act. The settlement is a result of GM's handling of consumer privacy. It highlights the importance of CCPA in protecting consumer data.
- U.S. companies hit with record fines for privacy in 2025
U.S. states issued $3.45 billion in privacy-related fines to companies in 2025, driven by stronger state laws, interstate enforcement partnerships, and focus on AI's privacy impacts. California's Privacy Protection Agency enforced the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) across diverse industries, signaling a shift from dormant enforcement to aggressive penalties.
- Websites break California privacy law at ‘industrial scale,’ survey finds
A survey by webXray found that major tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft are violating California privacy law by ignoring the Global Privacy Control signal, which prohibits tracking users who opt out. The report suggests widespread noncompliance, with Google tracking users in 86% of cases and Meta failing to check the signal 69% of the time, potentially leading to billions in fines.