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Privacy & Identity
California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA)
A California wiretapping law increasingly used in class actions alleging that website pixels, chat tools and session replay intercept communications without consent.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Short answer
The California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) is a California wiretapping and eavesdropping law. It is increasingly cited in class actions alleging that website pixels, chat tools and session replay software intercept communications without consent. The litigation has pushed many companies to review third-party scripts and strengthen consent practices.