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PlayOn Sports Fined $1.1M for Student Data Violations

3/5/2026

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  • The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) fined PlayOn Sports $1.1 million for student-data privacy violations.
  • The ruling is the first California decision addressing privacy violations by schools.
  • The agency found that GoFan, operated by PlayOn Sports, used tracking technologies to collect information without proper opt-out options.
  • The board said students are a vulnerable population and that PlayOn Sports must conduct risk assessments and comply with privacy laws protecting minors.