Enforcement action · California Privacy Protection Agency

California Privacy Protection Agency v. Accurate Append, Inc.

California Privacy Protection Agency v. Accurate Append, Inc. is an AI-related enforcement action involving California Privacy Protection Agency. Penalty: monetary_fine of $$55,400. The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) fined a Washington data broker $55,400 for failing to register and pay annual fees under the Delete Act, signaling rigorous enforcement of California's privacy laws.

Action details

Agency
California Privacy Protection Agency
Jurisdiction
CA
Enforcement type
fine
Document type
enforcement action
Penalty
$$55,400 monetary_fine
Effective
2025-07-29
Topic
data privacy

Summary

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has ordered Accurate Append, Inc., a data broker, to pay a $55,400 fine for failing to register and pay an annual fee as required by the Delete Act. This action is part of the CPPA's ongoing investigative sweep into data broker compliance, underscoring its commitment to enforce California's privacy laws and bring transparency to the industry. The Delete Act also funds the development of the 'first-of-its-kind' Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP), expected in 2026, which will allow consumers to manage data deletion requests with data brokers through a single portal.

Primary source

https://cppa.ca.gov/announcements/2025/20250729.html →

Frequently asked questions

What is California Privacy Protection Agency v. Accurate Append, Inc.?
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has ordered Accurate Append, Inc., a data broker, to pay a $55,400 fine for failing to register and pay an annual fee as required by the Delete Act. This action is part of the CPPA's ongoing investigative sweep into data broker compliance, underscoring its commitment to enforce California's privacy laws and bring transparency to the industry. The Delete Act also funds the development of the 'first-of-its-kind' Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP), expected in 2026, which will allow consumers to manage data deletion requests with data brokers through a single portal. Primary source →
Which agency brought the action?
California Privacy Protection Agency brought this enforcement action in CA. Primary source →
What was the penalty?
The disclosed penalty is a monetary_fine amount of $$55,400. Primary source →
When did the action take effect?
The action was effective 2025-07-29. Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source?
The primary source for California Privacy Protection Agency v. Accurate Append, Inc. is at https://cppa.ca.gov/announcements/2025/20250729.html. AIGI does not paraphrase secondary commentary — every claim on this page links back to that primary source. Primary source →

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