If you’re like us, you’ve been anticipating an announcement from the California Attorney General about the types of companies it targeted in its initial enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act (the “CCPA”), the types of violations the AG is interested in, and the types of arguments it is making in enforcing the Act. While official word from the AG is unlikely before the end of the 30-day cure period following its initial notice letters, a member of the AG’s office did confirm during a recent panel discussion that the AG sent out those letters on July 1, 2020.
The statement was part of a fascinating and informative panel put on by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (“IAPP”). It featured Stacey Schesser, Supervising Deputy Attorney General for the State of California and part of a multi-member team of attorneys in the AG’s office charged with enforcing the CCPA. A recording is available on the IAPP’s website, and we encourage you to check it out if you’re a member. In terms of the details gleaned from Ms. Schesser’s comments, here is what we know about the AG’s enforcement of the CCPA to-date:Continue Reading California Attorney General CCPA Enforcement—Make Sure You Pay Attention to What Customers Are Saying on Twitter