In past year California plaintiffs’ class action bar launched many lawsuits, demand letters challenging use of session replay technology in consumer-facing websites. Companies face untested claims 1967 provision of California Invasion of Privacy Act CIPA restricts such use.
The California Invasion of Privacy Act CIPA is a statute in California’s Penal Code that contains civil right of action including statutory damages of up to $5,000.00 per violation. CIPA prohibits recording phone calls without consent, web session recording, and more.
Privacy implications of customer support chatbots brought litigation challenging under California Invasion of Privacy Act. Lawsuits allege that chatbot technology eavesdrops on and records chat conversations violating CIPA, website operators employing technology aid and abet
California Invasion of Privacy Act class actions continue, report on win for CIPA defendant Hot Topic. Judge Jesus Bernal Central District of California disagreeing with Judge Skyes granted Hot Topic’s motion to dismiss against the same Goodyear plaintiff Arisha Byars.
Samsung is under the spotlight with new CIPA case brought by a self-proclaimed tester. California Invasion of Privacy Act CIPA prohibits both wiretapping and eavesdropping of electronic communications without the consent of all parties to the communication.