Penalty Amount
$46,000
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) filed an administrative action against Jerico Pictures, Inc., doing business as National Public Data, for failing to register and pay the required annual fee under the California Delete Act. The action seeks a $46,000 fine for the company's 230-day late registration, as part of CPPA's enforcement sweep against data brokers.
CPPA is seeking an administrative fine of $46,000 against National Public Data for violating the Delete Act's registration requirements.
Entity
Jerico Pictures, Inc.
Also known as: Jerico Pictures
Industry
Data Broker$46K
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) ordered Jerico Pictures, Inc., doing business as National Public Data, to pay a $46,000 fine for failing to register and pay the annual fee required under California's Delete Act. The order was issued by default after the company did not contest the allegations. This enforcement action highlights the CPPA's efforts to ensure data broker compliance with registration laws.
The California Privacy Protection Agency announced that over 300,000 Californians have signed up for the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP) since its launch five months ago. The Data Broker Registry now includes 581 registered data brokers, the highest number since the registry was established in 2020. Beginning August 1, 2026, all data brokers will be required to access DROP and process deletion requests.
The California Privacy Protection Agency launched a statewide roadshow to promote its Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP), which allows California residents to request deletion of their personal information from all registered data brokers in a single request. The roadshow aims to increase awareness of data privacy rights and the DROP tool, which data brokers are legally required to process starting August 1, 2026.
$376K
The California Privacy Protection Agency settled with Ford Motor Company for $375,703 after finding that Ford violated the CCPA by requiring email verification for opt-out requests, creating unnecessary friction. Ford must implement easier opt-out methods, conduct a website audit, and comply with global privacy controls.
$1.1M
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