California Preventing Algorithmic Collusion Act of 2025 prohibits using pricing algorithms that process competitor data to set prices or commercial.
The California Preventing Algorithmic Collusion Act of 2025 aims to prevent businesses from using pricing algorithms that process competitor data to set prices or commercial terms. It prohibits the distribution or use of such algorithms among competitors in the same market. Violators face civil penalties, restitution, punitive damages, and injunctive relief. Reasonable attorney's fees and costs may also be awarded. The act does not apply to credit scores or computational tools governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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