Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Blog

As reported on the Hunton Employment & Labor Perspectives blog, SB 574 is a California bill that would set specific duties for attorneys who use generative artificial intelligence and would restrict how arbitrators may use such tools in decision-making.

The California Consumer Privacy Act continues to drive significant enforcement activity—particularly when minors’ data is involved. In a recent action, the California Privacy Protection Agency imposed a $1.1 million fine on youth sports platform PlayOn Sports for alleged violations involving student data and inadequate opt-out mechanisms. The case highlights growing regulatory scrutiny around how companies collect, share, and provide transparency about personal information—especially when schools and students are involved. 

On March 3, 2026, the CalPrivacy announced its first enforcement action involving student privacy, requiring PlayOn Sports to pay a $1.10 million fine for alleged violations of the CCPA’s opt-out rights and requirements.

On February 26, 2026, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to adopt staff’s proposed initial implementing regulations for California’s climate emissions disclosure and climate‑related financial risk reporting statutes—Senate Bill 253 and Senate Bill 261—both enacted in 2023.