Va. data broker fined for failing to register in Calif.
A Virginia data broker has been fined by California authorities for failing to register under the state's data broker registration law. The case marks an enforcement action against an out-of-state company that apparently collected or sold data on California residents without complying with state rules.
Why this matters: California requires data brokers to register so residents can find out who is selling their personal information and ask them to stop. If brokers ignore that requirement, the whole system breaks down. This fine is a signal that regulators will go after out-of-state companies, not just local ones. That matters because most data brokers are not based in California, and most people have no idea which companies are trading in their personal details.
Who should care: Lawyers · Privacy officers · Compliance · General readers · Policy
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