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California Court Rules Song-Beverly Does Not Apply Online
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October 19, 2011
The California Song-Beverly Act prohibits retailers from collecting certain personally identifiable information during a credit card transaction. In a case brought against the online website, Craigslist, the plaintiff asserted that Craigslist should have complied with that law, and should not have collected addresses and phone numbers during a credit card transaction online. The court dismissed the case, finding that the Act does not apply to online businesses.
TIP: This is a welcome decision for any online retailers who were concerned that the restrictions of California’s Song-Beverly Act might apply to their activities.
This entry has been created for information and planning purposes. It is not intended to be, nor should it be substituted for, legal advice, which turns on specific facts.