Consumer Safety Technology, also known as Intoxalock, an ignition interlock device company, has agreed to pay over $1.74 million in a class-action lawsuit to resolve accusations of violating California's privacy laws. The dispute arose from claims that Intoxalock, without prior warning or explicit consent, recorded phone calls with Californian consumers. The plaintiffs alleged that these actions were in breach of California's Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), a stringent privacy law mandating businesses to secure consent from all parties involved before recording a phone call. A similar case involving Allstate reached a class-action settlement over alleged CIPA violations in 2024. This case exemplifies the importance of businesses adhering to privacy laws and the potentially significant implications for non-compliance. While Intoxalock did not admit any wrongdoing, they agreed to a substantial settlement, which entitles individuals with a California phone number or address who had calls with Intoxalock sales representatives between May 18, 2021, and February 8, 2022, to a cash payment. The outcome of this lawsuit serves as a reminder for businesses to review their practices and ensure they align with state and federal privacy regulations to avoid costly litigation and damage to their reputation.