California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Division 3 — Obligations, Part 4 — Obligations Arising from Particular Transactions, Title 1.81.5 — California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, Section 1798.199.45
(a) Upon the sworn complaint of any person or on its own initiative, the agency may investigate possible violations of this title relating to any business, service provider, contractor, or person. The agency may decide not to investigate a complaint or decide to provide a business with a time period to cure the alleged violation. In making a decision not to investigate or provide more time to cure, the agency may consider the following:
(1) Lack of intent to violate this title.
(2) Voluntary efforts undertaken by the business, service provider, contractor, or person to cure the alleged violation prior to being notified by the agency of the complaint.
(b)(1) The agency shall notify in writing the person who made the complaint of the action, if any, the agency has taken or plans to take on the complaint, together with the reasons for that action or nonaction.
(2) The written notification required by this subdivision shall not include information that is subject to law enforcement exemptions and privileges, including, but not limited to, confidential information related to an investigation and information that is privileged under the Evidence Code and the Government Code.
Notes
Allows the California Privacy Protection Agency to investigate possible title violations on a sworn complaint or its own initiative, decline investigation, or give time to cure while considering lack of intent and voluntary pre-notice correction. Requires written notice to the complainant of the agency’s action or nonaction and reasons, excluding information protected by law-enforcement exemptions or evidentiary and governmental privileges.
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