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The Oklahoma Consumer Data Privacy Act takes effect January 1, 2027, bringing opt-out requirements for data sales and targeted advertising, affirmative consent for sensitive data, and AG-only enforcement with a permanent cure period. Oklahoma’s obligations closely track Virginia and Texas frameworks—but its narrower “sale” definition and absence of GPC support create specific operational considerations to address before the effective date.

The California Privacy Protection Agency, now publicly known as CalPrivacy, is California’s privacy watchdog. The Agency has broad powers to audit businesses, enforce privacy law, and shape regulations. This article explains what it does, why it matters, and what businesses need to know to avoid penalties and fines as enforcement ramps up.

California’s privacy laws set a high bar with obligations for businesses that handle consumer data. This guide covers everything your CCPA/CPRA privacy policy must include, making sure it stays up to date, and what it takes to stay on the right side of the enforcement.

California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADC) brings core obligations that include privacy by default, data minimization, dark pattern restrictions, and impact assessments for children’s data. Businesses that handle data from minors need to understand what the CAADC requires, where it stands legally, and what companion obligations are already in force.

Collecting personally identifiable Information (PII) from users is the backbone of data analytics in most organizations. Depending on the business purpose, PII ranging from email addresses to health records can help deliver services, build relationships, and enable more personalized experiences. This guide provides a PII compliance checklist to help you protect user data and avoid regulatory fines from global data privacy regulations.

Usercentrics is opening its North American headquarters in New York City, marking a major step in its U.S. expansion. Already trusted by 2.4 million websites worldwide, the global consent and data privacy leader is now bringing its full suite — spanning cookie consent, server-side tracking, AI governance, and audience activation — to U.S. marketers and enterprises.

The CCPA doesn’t mandate a cookie banner, but one remains the most practical way to meet its notice and opt-out requirements. The 2026 updates tighten the rules: clear notice and opt-out options, GPC signal confirmation, and a ban on dark patterns. This guide covers what changed, who must comply, and how to build a compliant banner.