State Privacy Law Deadline: January 1, 2026
New privacy laws in Kentucky, Indiana, Rhode Island, and updated rules in Oregon and California take effect on January 1, 2026.
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Recent FTC Action Extends a Growing Enforcement Trend – Individual Management Personal Liability
A recent FTC enforcement action against Seek Capital and its CEO, in his individual capacity, sends yet another unmistakable message to companies and executives nationwide: personal liability is becoming an important element of both federal and state consumer protection enforcement.
Multi-State Privacy Sweep Sends Clear Warning to Dealerships
Regulators in CA, CO, and CT announced a coordinated sweep of businesses that appear to be ignoring opt out preference signals, including GPC signals. For dealerships, this development is a signal that regulators are looking closely at the way businesses’ websites collect and use consumer data, and whether those practices line up with state privacy laws.
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California Enacts the “CARS Act,” Overhauling Vehicle Sales and Leasing Rules
On October 6, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 766 — the California Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Act. Taking effect on October 1, 2026, this legislation represents one of the most comprehensive reshapings of California’s retail automotive sales and leasing practices in decades.
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Personal Liability Is Real: Joint State and Federal Enforcement Action in Connecticut Sends a Clear Warning to Dealers
Federal and state regulators recently brought an enforcement action against a Connecticut dealership and several of its employees that should serve as a cautionary tale for dealerships nationwide.
California Adopts Major CCPA Regulatory Changes: What Dealers Need to Know
The CPPA Board approved substantial updates to the CCPA regulations. Numerous critical updates will become effective very soon and require automotive dealerships’ immediate attention and action to maintain compliance.
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The “Triple Opt-Out”: California AG’s New Implied Privacy Standard for Dealers and Other Businesses
By Mark Sanborn Senior Product and Regulatory Counsel As we detailed in a previous article, on July 1, 2025, California
FTC Issues Key Safeguards Rule FAQs for Auto Dealers
The FTC released its first set of FAQ on the GLBA Safeguards Rule since the revised rule took effect in 2023. These new FAQs specifically cover auto dealerships and generally address your relationships with OEMs and other third-party vendors.
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What Dealers Need to Know About California’s New Auto Renewal Law
By Mark Sanborn Senior Product and Regulatory Counsel Starting July 1, 2025, California’s Assembly Bill 2863 (“AB 2863,” codified at
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