Only the Attorney General can sue websites and apps over pen register tracking claims
Private people can no longer sue a business under the state's pen register and trap and trace law for conduct on websites or apps; only the Attorney General can. The limit also applies to pending claims in cases filed within the prior two years.
Who it affects
Websites and app businesses, and people suing over online tracking
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California SB 690: Crimes: invasion of privacy.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.