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California CIPA § 631 Wiretap Litigation Runbook

Plaintiff attorneys frequently assert that tracking pixels (e.g. Meta Pixel, TikTok Pixel, session replay tools) constitute illegal wiretapping under California Penal Code § 631, seeking $2,500 per statutory violation.

Technical Defense Mechanism​

Consent Shield stops wiretap liability through a multi-tiered defense:

  1. Pre-DOM Network Interception: Network beacons to third-party endpoints are quarantined until explicit opt-in.
  2. Cryptographic Proofs: Each consent action generates a SHA-256 hash containing timestamp, IP hash, and granular categories.
  3. Audit Ledger Export: Instantly export compliance audit logs to furnish evidence during legal discovery.