S.B. 690 goes into effect in 2027 and eliminates the private right of action for claims under § 638.51—the provision plaintiffs’ attorneys have used to target businesses over common website tracking technologies such as pixels, cookies, and analytics tools.
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Governor Newsom Signs S.B. 690 Into Law

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