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California Lets Aurora Operate Driverless Cars

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Self-driving vehicle company Aurora has been approved by California regulators to allow passengers rides in its fleet of driverless vehicles, according to reports. The California Public Utilities Commission ( CPUC ) granted the company an official authorization, showcased on the official Aurora website.

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Draft California Privacy Rights Act regulations released by CPPA

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The California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) scheduled a Board Meeting for June 8 th , in which it will be discussing and possibly taking action with regard to the much anticipated CPRA enforcing regulations. To facilitate this discussion, the CPPA included a draft of the proposed regulations as part of the meeting records.

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California Cops Enlist Drones For Lockdown Enforcement

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A police department in California is going to use drones equipped with loudspeakers to help enforce the state lockdown orders imposed due to the coronavirus, according to a report by the Financial Times. The Chula Vista PD has purchased two drones worth $11,000 each.

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California Tells Uber And Lyft Their Drivers Are Employees

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The California agency that regulates ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft said their drivers are considered employees under the state’s new gig work law, the latest development in the fight over drivers’ status, Reuters reported. The change impacts more than 1 million workers in the state.

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Nuro Gets California Permit For Autonomous Deliveries

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Nuro has received the first-ever autonomous vehicle deployment permit from the state of California, according to a press release. The California DMV is a leader in safety standards, and we appreciate their collaboration and safety-first approach to AV regulation,” he said, according to the release.

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Today In Payments: California Proposes Financial Watchdog; Germany Launches Investigation Into Amazon

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In today’s top news, California lawmakers propose a financial watchdog at the state level, and Germany launches an antitrust investigation into Amazon. California Proposes Financial Watchdog Agency. Plus, the Federal Reserve is working with MIT to explore the use of digital currency. Germany Launches Investigation Into Amazon.

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California DFPI issues proposed amendments to small dollar loan pilot program regulations

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The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has issued proposed amendments to its regulations implementing the Pilot Program for Increased Access to Responsible Small Dollar Loans (Pilot Program). The Pilot Program operates under the California Financing Law (CFL) and is administered by the DFPI.