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California Updates Wiretapping Law, Cuts Right to Sue Over Internet Surveillance
Original: California Wiretapping Law Gets an Update, Removes Right to Sue Over Internet Surveillance
California has updated its century-old wiretapping law, and the revision removes individuals' ability to sue over internet surveillance. The change limits a private right of action that had allowed consumers to take legal action against websites and apps that recorded their online communications. Privacy advocates and technology companies have long clashed over how the state's strict eavesdropping rules apply to internet activity, and the update significantly narrows consumers' legal options.
Why now: The change strips Californians of a key legal tool against online snooping, raising privacy concerns.
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