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California Enforcement Spotlights Accessible Privacy Opt-Outs

California Enforcement Spotlights Accessible Privacy Opt-Outs

On October 29, the California AG announced a $1.8 million settlement resolving allegations that Lyft made in-app opt-outs from sale or sharing for advertising unduly difficult. Newly reviewed PlayOn and Ford coverage reinforces enforcement concerns about ineffective opt-outs and identity-confirmation friction, but overlaps prior coverage and adds no separate new action. These examples offer practical design signals, not a single broad rule for every business.

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Updated Nov 3, 2026
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