Enforcement action · California Privacy Protection Agency

[CA CPPA] California Privacy Protection Agency Announces Joint Investigative Privacy Sweep

[CA CPPA] California Privacy Protection Agency Announces Joint Investigative Privacy Sweep is an AI-related enforcement action involving California Privacy Protection Agency. California, Colorado, and Connecticut are investigating businesses that may not be processing consumer requests to opt out of the sale of their personal information.

Action details

Agency
California Privacy Protection Agency
Jurisdiction
CA
Enforcement type
investigation
Document type
enforcement action
Topic
ai privacy

Summary

The California Privacy Protection Agency, along with the Attorneys General of California, Colorado, and Connecticut, announced an investigative sweep of businesses potentially not complying with the Global Privacy Control (GPC). The coalition is contacting businesses that may not be processing consumer requests to opt out of the sale of their personal information submitted via the GPC.

Primary source

https://cppa.ca.gov/announcements/2025/20250909.html →

Frequently asked questions

What is [CA CPPA] California Privacy Protection Agency Announces Joint Investigative Privacy Sweep?
The California Privacy Protection Agency, along with the Attorneys General of California, Colorado, and Connecticut, announced an investigative sweep of businesses potentially not complying with the Global Privacy Control (GPC). The coalition is contacting businesses that may not be processing consumer requests to opt out of the sale of their personal information submitted via the GPC. Primary source →
Which agency brought the action?
California Privacy Protection Agency brought this enforcement action in CA. Primary source →
What was the penalty?
No specific penalty amount is disclosed in the primary source AIGI tracked for this action. Some enforcement actions resolve through injunctive relief, consent decrees, or behavioural undertakings rather than monetary penalty. Primary source →
When did the action take effect?
The most recent activity on this action was published on 9/9/2025. Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source?
The primary source for [CA CPPA] California Privacy Protection Agency Announces Joint Investigative Privacy Sweep is at https://cppa.ca.gov/announcements/2025/20250909.html. AIGI does not paraphrase secondary commentary — every claim on this page links back to that primary source. Primary source →

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