California’s SB 690 narrows the California Invasion of Privacy Act by removing the private right to sue over certain internet-tracking technologies like pen registers and trap-and-trace devices. Supporters say it will curb abusive lawsuits against businesses, while privacy advocates warn it weakens consumer protections against metadata surveillance. #SB690 #CaliforniaInvasionofPrivacyAct #GavinNewsom #EFF
Keypoints
- SB 690 removes the right to sue over certain internet-based surveillance claims.
- The change affects pen registers and trap-and-trace provisions in CIPA.
- Supporters say the law stops abusive lawsuits and demand letters against businesses.
- Privacy groups argue the update weakens digital privacy rights for consumers.
- Opponents say it makes it harder to challenge unlawful metadata tracking.
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