GPC Enforcement Has Teeth

California’s privacy regulator issued a record $1.35M fine against Tractor Supply for, among other violations, ignoring the Global Privacy Control opt‑out signal. It’s the first CPPA action explicitly protecting job applicants and comes alongside multi‑state and international enforcement coordination. Companies now face real penalties for failing to honor universal opt‑out signals and applicant notices. — Treating browser‑level opt‑outs as enforceable rights resets privacy compliance nationwide and pressures firms to retool tracking and data‑sharing practices.