--------------------------- Title: How Cookiebot Can Help If You Get A CIPA Demand Letter URL: https://www.cookiebot.com/us/cipa-demand-letter/ --------------------------- # Got A CIPA DEMAND LETTER? Start remediation with a scan Most CIPA demand letters allege unlawful interception of website communications — via third-party trackers, session replay scripts, or chat widgets. Scan your site now for free to see exactly what's running. Then take action with Cookiebot CMP before settlement deadlines arrive. [Start Free](https://admin.cookiebot.com/signup) - 14-day free trial - Cancel any time Cookiebot™ is an automated, easy-to-use consent management solution that supports technical remediation efforts. It is not a substitute for consulting qualified legal counsel. - **See exactly what your letter is about** — Most CIPA claims cite specific trackers or scripts. Cookiebot scans your site, documents what's running, and produces audit-ready evidence you can share with legal counsel.: Patented scanning detects every cookie, tag, and tracker Clear categorization (necessary, statistics, marketing, and more) Audit-ready, easily shareable documentation supporting remediation response - **Reduce exposure going forward** — After you address the immediate claim, monthly automatic scans flag any new trackers your teams add. The same vulnerability doesn't resurface and new letters don’t arrive.: Monthly automatic scans across every subpage Automatic updates when new trackers are added Stay up to date as privacy regulations change - **Stay off the next letter** — After you cure, monthly automatic scans flag any new trackers your marketing or dev teams add — so the same complainant (or another one) doesn't come back in six months.: Monthly automatic scans across every subpage Auto-updates when CCPA/CPRA regulations change Alerts when new trackers appear so nothing slips through [Dynamic listing — customer logos loaded at runtime] ## The most used solution for compliant use of cookies and online tracking - Used on **2.4M** — websites and apps - Manages **8.8B** — monthly user consents - Supports **47+** — languages - Powers **600,000+** — customers ## Frequently asked questions ### Are U.S. privacy laws actually being enforced? Yes, and enforcement is increasing. California's privacy regulator has issued fines and settlements against businesses of all sizes. Several other states are ramping up enforcement activity as their laws mature. Regulatory action isn't the only risk. Private lawsuits under laws like the CCPA are also on the rise, and legal costs can be significant even when cases don't go to court. ### What is CIPA, and why does it apply to my website? The California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) prohibits the unauthorized interception of electronic communications. Plaintiffs' attorneys have applied this to websites that use third-party chat widgets, session replay scripts, and tracking technologies. They argue that these tools intercept visitor communications without consent. Any website accessible to California residents may be exposed. ### What do CIPA demand letters typically ask for? Most demand letters allege a specific violation — usually the presence of a named third-party script or tracker — and propose a settlement, typically within 20 to 30 days. They are generally sent by plaintiffs' attorneys rather than a regulator. You should share any letter with legal counsel before responding. ### Can Cookiebot CMP help me respond to a CIPA claim? Cookiebot supports the technical side of remediation. It scans your site to document what trackers and scripts are running, and can deploy a consent banner the same day, giving you a record of action to share with your attorney. CIPA claims typically turn on whether interception occurred, and your legal counsel is best placed to advise on whether technical remediation addresses the specific allegation in your letter. ### Will removing or blocking trackers be enough? That depends on the claim. 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