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CA AG Settles with DoorDash for $375K Over Unlawful Data Sale

DoorDashFebruary 21, 2024California Attorney General

Penalty Amount

$375,000

Summary

DoorDash sold California consumers' personal information to a marketing cooperative without providing required notice or an opt-out option, violating the CCPA and CalOPPA. The settlement requires DoorDash to pay a $375,000 civil penalty and comply with injunctive terms, including reviewing vendor contracts and providing annual reports to the Attorney General. This enforcement action clarifies that participation in marketing cooperatives constitutes a sale under the CCPA.

Remedy

DoorDash must pay $375,000, comply with CCPA and CalOPPA requirements for data sales, review contracts with marketing and analytics vendors to assess potential data sharing, and submit annual reports to the Attorney General monitoring any sale or sharing of consumer personal information.

Monetary PenaltyInjunctionReporting Requirements

Laws Cited

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)

Violation Types

Entity Details

Entity

DoorDash

Industry

Technology

Official Sources

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