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Why surveillance pricing bans are suddenly gaining traction this year (and not just in California)

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Last year, California lawmakers backed off on a plan to do something about surveillance pricing, the practice of using someone’s personal information to determine what they pay. This year — with voters across the country facing rising inflation and an affordability crisis — […]

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According to The Almanac’s source item, Why surveillance pricing bans are suddenly gaining traction this year (and not just in California), This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Last year, California lawmakers backed off on a plan to do something about surveillance pricing, the practice of using someone’s personal information to determine what they pay. This year — with voters across the country facing rising inflation and an affordability crisis — […]

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Why surveillance pricing bans are suddenly gaining traction this year (and not just in California)The Almanac - 2026-05-15T19:50:00+00:00

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