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CPPA Fines Accurate Append $55,400 for Delete Act Non-Registration

Accurate Append, Inc.July 29, 2025California Privacy Protection Agency

Penalty Amount

$55,400

Summary

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) ordered Accurate Append, Inc. to pay a $55,400 fine for failing to register as a data broker under the Delete Act by the January 31, 2024 deadline. The company registered only after being contacted during an enforcement sweep and agreed to injunctive terms, including paying attorney fees for future non-compliance.

Remedy

Accurate Append must pay the $55,400 fine and comply with injunctive terms, which include covering the CPPA Enforcement Division's attorney fees and costs if the company fails to comply with registration requirements in the future.

Monetary PenaltyInjunction

Laws Cited

Delete Act

Violation Types

Entity Details

Entity

Accurate Append, Inc.

Also known as: Accurate Append

Industry

Data Broker

Official Sources

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