Bridal shop owner pleads guilty to $1.3M tax evasion

Bridal shop owner pleads guilty to $1.3M tax evasion

CalPrivacy Launches Data Broker Enforcement Strike Force

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy) has launched a Data Broker Enforcement Strike Force to investigate privacy violations within the data broker industry. This initiative aims to enhance compliance with the CCPA and the Delete Act, building on previous enforcement actions.

CalPrivacy Fines ROR Partners for Data Broker Violations

The California Privacy Protection Agency has fined ROR Partners LLC $56,600 for failing to register as a data broker as required by the Delete Act. The marketing firm was found to have collected and sold extensive consumer data without proper registration, highlighting the agency's focus on data broker compliance.

CalPrivacy Data Broker Registration Enforcement Advisory

CalPrivacy has issued an enforcement advisory reminding data brokers of their registration requirements, including disclosing trade names and websites, and registering independently. Data brokers must register by January 31 annually and face fines of $200 per day for non-compliance.

CPPA Fines Data Brokers for Registration Violations

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has issued enforcement actions against two data brokers, Rickenbacher Data LLC (d/b/a Datamasters) and S&P Global, Inc., for failing to register as required by California's Delete Act. Datamasters was fined $45,000 and ordered to stop selling personal information, while S&P Global was fined $62,600.

California Bill for CCPA Whistleblower Protections and Awards

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy) is sponsoring AB 2021, a bill to establish whistleblower protections and an award program under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The bill aims to incentivize individuals to report violations and protect them from retaliation.

NLRB Withdraws 2023 Joint Employer Standard

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has withdrawn its 2023 standard for determining joint employer status. This rule, effective February 27, 2026, removes the previous standard, reverting to prior interpretations of joint employer liability.

GAO Report: Improvements Needed for Federal Workforce Senior Position Data Transparency

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report finding that the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) PLUM Reporting website, which tracks senior federal positions, has data quality issues. GAO recommended OPM improve data collection and reporting to increase transparency for the public and Congress.

GAO Report on DOD Efforts to Develop Domestic Biomanufacturing

The U.S. GAO has released a report detailing the Department of Defense's (DOD) efforts and investments in developing domestic biomanufacturing capabilities. Since 2020, DOD has invested approximately $965 million to build facilities and support industry partners, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and enhance the defense industrial base. A forthcoming roadmap is expected in 2026.

Medicare Part D: Beneficiary Premium Stabilization Demonstration

The U.S. GAO has released a report on the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration, implemented by CMS in 2025. The demonstration aimed to prevent significant premium increases for beneficiaries following changes from the Inflation Reduction Act, costing an estimated $9.8 billion over 2025-2026.