California Cranks Up CCPA Penalties for 2025: What Businesses Need to Know
Starting January 1, 2025, doing business in California gets a little pricier—at least for those caught slipping on privacy compliance. The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has announced higher fines and updated thresholds under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These changes, tied to inflation and the Consumer Price Index (CPI), mark a biannual adjustment aimed at keeping penalties relevant and impactful in an evolving regulatory landscape.