Penalty Amount
$46,000
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.
Jerico Pictures, Inc. must pay a $46,000 fine.
Entity
Jerico Pictures, Inc.
Also known as: National Public Data
Industry
Data Broker$46K
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.
$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
The California Privacy Protection Agency settled with PlayOn Sports for $1.10 million over CCPA violations, including failing to provide adequate opt-out mechanisms and improperly tracking users, particularly students. The company must implement proper opt-out methods, improve disclosures, and comply with children's data consent requirements.
$45K
Datamasters, a data broker, failed to register with the California Data Broker Registry as required by the Delete Act. The company sold sensitive personal information including health conditions, age, race, and political views. As a result, it must pay a $45,000 fine and cease all sales of Californians' personal information.
$57K
The California Privacy Protection Agency fined ROR Partners LLC $56,600 for failing to register as a data broker under the Delete Act. The marketing firm sold custom audience lists built from consumer data without registration, highlighting that businesses collecting and selling personal information must comply with data broker requirements.
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy) announced the creation of a Data Broker Enforcement Strike Force to investigate privacy violations by data brokers. The strike force will focus on compliance with the Delete Act's registration requirement and the CCPA, building on previous enforcement actions. This initiative aims to hold data brokers accountable and protect Californians' personal information.