What Is CCPA? California Privacy Laws and How They Protect Consumers

Day Pitney Partner and Data Privacy, Protection and Litigation practice co-chair William Roberts was featured in the All About Cookies article, “What Is CCPA? California Privacy Laws and How They Protect Consumers.” In the piece, Roberts discusses how California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regulations address deceptive design tactics known as dark patterns, and how regulators use behavior analysis and design audits to assess compliance.

“CPPA regulations prohibit interfaces that impair user autonomy — such as pre-checked boxes, confusing toggles, or excessive steps to opt out,” Roberts explains, underscoring growing regulatory scrutiny of digital privacy practices and the need for businesses to design user experiences that prioritize transparency and consumer control.

Read the full article here.