Data Protection California issues record fine for mishandling jobseeker data Penalty comes as state watchdog increases focus on employer data protection breaches iStock.com/Alexander Farnsworth Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Tuesday 07 October 2025 The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) on Thursday announced a record-breaking fine of $1.35m (£1m) against a rural lifestyle retailer over its failure to properly handle the personal data Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Crime Royal Bank of Canada staffer charged with criminal data breaches Data Protection FinWise under fire for missing insider data breach for over a year Artificial Intelligence Data privacy considerations when using AI tools for data security Monitoring New York to ban off-duty surveillance, employee microchipping