Intellectual Property, Information Technology & Cybersecurity

CalPrivacy (formerly the California Privacy Protection Agency), announced recently that it intends to begin auditing businesses’ compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).  

In February 2026, CalPrivacy formed its Audits Division to conduct compliance audits. The agency expects those audits to begin later this year and will focus on obtaining and analyzing privacy and technology records to ensure businesses are adhering to the CCPA’s requirements. CalPrivacy also expects the Audits Division to work closely with the Enforcement Division, which has been settling enforcement proceedings in recent months.

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