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January 7th, 2026
Don’t Let These Privacy Shifts Blindside You In 2026
AdExchanger quoted Holly Melton in an article examining the significant privacy and regulatory shifts expected to reshape the digital advertising landscape in 2026. Ms. Melton discussed the growing impact of youth privacy and age‑assurance laws, noting that new state regulations are effectively requiring advertisers to treat all users as potentially under 18 unless age can be reliably verified. She explained that this shift will be especially challenging for brands in sectors with large teen audiences—such as beauty, fashion, gaming, and entertainment—many of which have never had to operate under youth‑marketing standards. Ms. Melton emphasized that these developments signal a broader regulatory trend, stating that “the biggest blind spot for many advertisers is assuming these youth‑focused rules won’t apply to them.” She advised that companies begin preparing now by reassessing data practices, strengthening compliance frameworks, and ensuring that youth‑directed content and targeting meet emerging legal expectations. Read the full article on upcoming privacy changes here.
Other Quoted
CalPrivacy Hits Ford for Opt-Out Friction in Connected Car Sweep Under CCPA
Privacy Daily recently quoted Andrew Folk’s blog post in the article “CalPrivacy Hits Ford for Opt-Out Friction in Connected Car Sweep Under CCPA.” Read more.
March 9 2026
California Disney Fine Pushes Companies to Fully Honor Opt-Outs
Bloomberg Law quoted Daniel M. Goldberg in their recent article about how California fined Disney $2.75 million for allegedly failing to fully honor consumers’ opt-out requests under the California Consumer Privacy Act, signaling increased scrutiny of how companies implement privacy rights across devices, services, and systems. The enforcement action underscores regulators’ growing expectation that opt-out mechanisms must work seamlessly and consistently, with technical compliance now under closer investigation. Read more.
February 25 2026
California’s attorney general issues largest CCPA fine to date
IAPP quotes Daniel Goldberg on evolving privacy enforcement trends, emphasizing the significant cost and complexity of responding to high-profile investigations and the challenges companies face in aligning technology with regulatory expectations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Read Read more.
February 13 2026
