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Most privacy cases against businesses share one problem

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California regulators have announced more consumer privacy penalties this year than in all earlier years combined, and the pattern behind the fines is as notable as the total. Five settlements under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) have been announced so far in 2026, adding up to $17.

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    California regulators have announced more consumer privacy penalties this year than in all earlier years combined, and the pattern behind the fines is as notable as the total. Five settlements under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) have been announced so far in 2026, adding up to $17.

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