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CIPA Lawsuits Target Small Businesses
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A California law meant for wiretapping is now being weaponized against small businesses—like Tami Goldsmith’s HVAC company—for using basic website analytics, with lawsuits demanding $5,000 per visit. Unlike CCPA, CIPA lets individuals sue over privacy, sparking a flood of automated demand letters that leave businesses scrambling. Many face crippling legal costs just to defend themselves, while big tech giants remain untouched. A coalition is pushing to reform CIPA, aiming to shield small businesses from being punished for harmless tracking—highlighting a law that’s protecting privacy but crushing local entrepreneurs.
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