Privacy Law Matters Blog

By Jennifer RuehrNew California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Regulations came into effect on January 1, 2026, that may have a significant impact for California employers. Additionally, CalPrivacy disclosed in its 2025 Report that it is ramping up its audit division within its Enforcement Division to assess businesses compliance with CCPA. If your organization is a…

The Hintze team continuously tracks privacy and security updates around the world to bring you a regular update on the latest developments. Below is a snapshot of updates from mid-March to date. Please also check out our latest AI Global Legal Updates post.US Privacy Updates Federal Privacy Enforcement            FTC Files Stipulated Order Against OkCupidOn March 30,…

By Hansenard Piou On March 12th, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on parts of the injunction of the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CA AADC). The circuit court overturned the injunction against the definition determining scope of covered businesses and affirmed the injunction against five of the six provisions that NetChoice challenged, sending…

The Hintze team continuously tracks privacy and security updates around the world to bring you a regular update on the latest developments. Below is a snapshot of updates from mid-February 2026 to date. Please also check out our latest AI Global Legal Updates post. US Privacy UpdatesState Privacy EnforcementCalPrivacy Settles with PlayOn Sports for $1.10M over Alleged CCPA…

By Cameron Cantrell  On March 3, 2026, CalPrivacy announced an enforcement decision against 2080 Media Inc., doing business as PlayOn Sports, a sports ticketing platform widely used by schools. The stipulated order settles CalPrivacy’s three claims against PlayOn, each alleging PlayOn’s tracking technology practices violated CCPA’s opt-out requirements.  PlayOn’s Alleged Violations: Opt-Out Methods, OOPS Recognition, and…

The Hintze team continuously tracks privacy and security updates around the world to bring you a regular update of the latest developments. Below is a snapshot of updates from late December 2025 to February 16, 2026.US Privacy UpdatesData Broker RegulationImplementing Regulations of the California DELETE Act take EffectOn January 1, 2026, the regulations for California’s…

By Cameron Cantrell On February 11, 2026, California’s Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) settled with the Walt Disney Company to resolve four alleged CCPA violations related to the media giant’s streaming service business. This is the OAG’s second enforcement action resulting from its 2024 investigative sweep of streaming services, the first being a $530K…

By Elizabeth Crooks and Susan Hintze On January 14, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a settlement order with General Motors (GM) and OnStar regarding the collection and disclosure of driver behavioral and location data. The complaint alleged violations of the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), including the collection, use, and disclosure of…

By: Clara De Abreu E Souza & Susan HintzeOn December 31st, 2025, the FTC announced that a federal judge approved a $10 million dollar settlement with Disney for alleged violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule).   The settlement centers on allegations that Disney allowed personal data to be collected from children under 13 who viewed kid-directed videos on YouTube without notifying parents or obtaining their consent as required by COPPA.  Background In 2019, the…

Today, Hintze Law warmly welcomes Wen Tseng as our new Principal Privacy Consultant! For nearly two decades, Wen has been helping organizations develop and implement scalable and practical cybersecurity and privacy programs. He is a trusted advisor to organizations navigating the ever-evolving landscape of data protection and risk management, leveraging his expertise in assessing, building,…