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Pierson Ferdinand says it published a guide to California’s CIPA reforms
Pierson Ferdinand said it published a client alert examining California’s changes to private enforcement of pen-register claims involving websites and applications. The firm said the alert explains the new law’s operative date, its application to pending claims and the distinction between metadata claims and claims concerning communication contents.
Key points
- Pierson Ferdinand said the amendments take effect on January 1, 2027.Pierson Ferdinand
- The firm said the legislation includes a two-year lookback for pending claims.Pierson Ferdinand
- Pierson Ferdinand said the attorney general retains enforcement authority.Pierson Ferdinand
- The firm said private wiretapping and eavesdropping claims under other CIPA provisions remain available.Pierson Ferdinand