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CA Privacy Agency Goes DOGE on Data Regulations for AI and Algorithms

California's top privacy agency has gutted regs surrounding data and algorithmic decisions.

Oilies Always Blame Government But It is Oil Refiners’ Greed That Drives Up the Price At The CA Pump

Since California gas prices are tipping $5 again, it’s time for the latest of oil industry boosters in the media to claim once again it’s government’s fault not the oil refiners.

Insurers Can’t Avoid Offering Premium Discounts to Good Drivers by Creating Bogus Club Memberships

An auto insurance company must offer its lowest rate to all good drivers, and can’t hide behind so-called club memberships in order to overcharge motorists.  That’s the legal argument Consumer Watchdog recently made in a federal class action alleging...

State Farm – Emergency Public Rate Hearing on Request for Nearly $1 Billion Increase in Home, Renter and Condo Premiums

Public hearing begins Tuesday, April 8, 10:00 AMWATCH LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/@cdiahb3069/streamsKey documents below ** IN BOLD Consumer Watchdog is challenging State Farm’s unprecedented request for a $900 million increase in the rates it charges Californians for home, renter and condo...

Consumer Watchdog Testifies, Calls on CA Lawmakers to Require Insurance Companies to Cover Fire Victims Who Build Back Better

Consumer Watchdog executive director Carmen Balber testified on March 12, 2025 to the State Senate Insurance Committee about the state of the insurance market after the L.A. Fires. Climate change has driven up disaster risk, and we must urgently...

California Privacy Agency Goes After the Auto Industry

Honda settled allegations that it failed to disclose data agreements with third parties, and requested more personal information than necessary when people tried to exercise privacy rights with the company. 

California’s Central Valley is the Focus of a $17 Million Investment in Improving Maternity Outcomes for Medi-Cal Members

Consumer Watchdog turned its attention to the urgent maternal mortality crisis in California's Central Valley 5 years ago during the Micra cap campaign. Throughout this vital initiative, we were moved by heartfelt calls from mothers, grandmothers, and fathers...

Surveillance Pricing Would Be Illegal Under Newly Proposed California Bill

The legislature will scrutinize the novel practice of charging people different prices for the same product based on their data.

Surveillance Pricing is Up to Us Now

The FTC found that retailers do use data such as scrolling habits, purchase history, and location in charging people different prices for the same product.

Consumer Watchdog: Wildfire and Windstorm Alert for Los Angeles County and Surrounding Areas

If your home has been destroyed or damaged by the recent wildfires or windstorms in California, it’s essential to know your rights and available resources.

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