ashkan soltani

@ashk4n

Technologist, Consultant, Reporter, Founder, Policy Wonk All tweets are my own and reflect my personal opinion, not that of any employer.

Oakland, CA

Joined November 2008

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ashkan soltani
@ashk4n
Dec 20, 2024
I'm grateful to the @CalPrivacy board for the opportunity to stand up America’s first dedicated privacy protection agency. It's truly been an honor to lead this incredible team. Thank you @CalPrivacy @AsmLowenthal @SenJoshBecker @SenatorUmberg and #California
California Privacy Protection Agency
@CalPrivacy
Dec 19, 2024
Ashkan Soltani was presented with resolutions from @AsmLowenthal, @SenJoshBecker, and @SenatorUmberg and the CPPA Board recognizing his distinguished service as the inaugural Executive Director of the CPPA. Read his statement published last month: privacy.ca.gov/2024/11/note-f…
ashkan soltani
@ashk4n
Mar 12, 2025
CPPA's first #CCPA enforcement action is out! Incredible work by Lisa Kim Lara Kehoe Hoffman and Michael Macko as well as the rest of the team. CPPA is all growns up!
GIF
California Privacy Protection Agency
@CalPrivacy
Mar 12, 2025
American Honda Motor Co. agrees to change its business practices and pay a $630k+ fine over privacy violations. Read more: cppa.ca.gov/announcements/…
ashkan soltani
@ashk4n
Mar 4, 2025
ICYMI: @CalPrivacy's first Annual Report came out last week, showcasing the incredible work and stupendous growth of the US's first dedicated privacy agency over its first 3 years. Have a look: cppa.ca.gov/pdf/2024_annua…
ashkan soltani
@ashk4n
Nov 1, 2021
Job alert:
California Privacy Protection Agency
@CalPrivacy
Nov 1, 2021
ICYMI: @CalPrivacy is seeking a General Counsel to serve as the chief legal advisor to help develop our Legal Division and oversee its daily operations. Great opportunity to help shape the future of privacy protection. Application deadline Nov 5th: cppa.ca.gov/about_us/jobs.…
ashkan soltani
@ashk4n
Oct 4, 2021
I'm honored and excited to announce that I've been selected as the Executive Director of the new California Privacy Protection Agency #CPPA #CPRA