On June 16, 2026, Vermont enacted VDPOSA, enhancing consumer privacy rights. Effective January 1, 2028, it mandates compliance from businesses handling significant consumer data, necessitating privacy program evaluations.
Vermont Enacts Comprehensive Privacy Law: What Auto Dealers Need to Know Read Post »
On March 20, 2026, Oklahoma became the 20th state to pass a comprehensive consumer privacy statute. The Oklahoma Consumer Data Privacy Act (“OKCDPA”) takes effect January 1, 2027.
Oklahoma Becomes 20th State With Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Law Read Post »
The FTC announced in December 2025 that Avast would pay more than $15.3 million to be distributed to over 103,000 consumers affected by Avast’s alleged deceptive and unfair practices.
Alaska Attorney General Stephen Cox announced a sweeping settlement with a prominent dealer group resolving allegations that multiple Alaska dealerships charged document fees that were not included in advertised vehicle prices.
New privacy laws in Kentucky, Indiana, Rhode Island, and updated rules in Oregon and California take effect on January 1, 2026.
State Privacy Law Deadline: January 1, 2026 Read Post »
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.
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.
Multi-State Privacy Sweep Sends Clear Warning to Dealerships Read Post »
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.
California Enacts the “CARS Act,” Overhauling Vehicle Sales and Leasing Rules Read Post »
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.
