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CPPA Fines PlayOn Sports $1.1M for Student Tracking Without Opt-Out

PlayOn SportsMarch 3, 2026California Privacy Protection Agency

Penalty Amount

$1,100,000

Summary

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.

Remedy

PlayOn Sports must pay a $1.10 million fine, conduct risk assessments, provide clear and easy-to-understand privacy disclosures, implement proper opt-out methods for consumers, and obtain affirmative opt-in consent for sharing personal information of consumers aged 13 to 16.

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Laws Cited

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)Cal. Civ. Code 1798.100 et seq.

Violation Types

Entity Details

Entity

PlayOn Sports

Industry

Technology

Official Sources

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