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California Removes Private Lawsuits Over Electronic Surveillance Tools
Original: California Eliminates Private Right of Action Under CIPA’s ‘Pen Register’ and ‘Trap and Trace’ Provision
California lawmakers have eliminated the private right of action under the California Invasion of Privacy Act's 'pen register' and 'trap and trace' provisions, which had allowed individuals to sue companies over the use of certain electronic surveillance and tracking technologies. The change removes a key legal avenue used in privacy litigation against businesses, though enforcement is expected to shift to state authorities.
Why now: The law change removes a widely used basis for privacy class actions, affecting companies and consumers across the tech-heavy state.
CaliforniaCalifornia Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA)
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- California Eliminates Private Right of Action Under CIPA’s ‘Pen Register’ and ‘Trap and Trace’ Provision · Morgan Lewis
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