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What is CCPA Compliance<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The California Consumer Privacy Act\u00a0(CCPA)\u00a0is a state law\u00a0in California, enacted\u00a0in 2018,\u00a0and came into force on\u00a0January 1,\u00a02020.\u00a0CCPA provides consumers in California with greater control over how their personal data is collected, stored, and processed.\u00a0It was further amended in 2023 by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) to add stronger protections and create\u00a0a dedicated enforcement agency known as the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CCPA Compliance\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Who it applies to<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not every\u00a0enterprise\u00a0falls\u00a0under the CCPA. The law targets for-profit organizations doing business in California that cross at least one of three thresholds \u2014 earning over $25 million in annual revenue, handling personal data of 100,000 or more consumers or households per year, or making at least half their revenue from selling consumer data. One thing worth noting: a company\u00a0doesn’t\u00a0need to be based in California to be covered. If it serves California residents, it\u00a0falls within scope.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Business Obligations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Organizations\u00a0subject\u00a0to CCPA compliance must meet\u00a0these requirements:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Notice\u00a0obligations<\/span><\/b>: Enterprises must\u00a0notify customers about collecting their data before the point of collection\u00a0and highlight\u00a0the\u00a0information they collect, purpose of data collection, how the data will be used, and a link to\u00a0their\u00a0data privacy policy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Communicating consumer rights<\/span><\/b>: Enterprises must convey all the specific rights that\u00a0the\u00a0CCPA provides to customers.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Handle customer requests<\/span><\/b>: Enterprises must lay down processes to manage and respond to consumer requests\u00a0with\u00a0respect to the rights they have.\u00a0Moreover, they\u00a0are required to\u00a0respond within 45 calendar days once a verifiable request is received.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Penalties<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        The California Attorney General has the authority to impose civil fines of up to $2,500 for unintentional violations and $7,500 in case of intentional\u00a0violations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        What CCPA Compliance Offers to Consumers\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Under the CCPA, California residents can ask an organization exactly what data it holds\u00a0on\u00a0them and why. They can request deletion of that data, opt out of it being sold or shared, and expect to be treated the same,\u00a0whether or not\u00a0they exercise these rights. The CPRA further introduced another right, the ability to correct personal information that is inaccurate or incomplete.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        People Also Ask<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

        What are the business obligations under\u00a0CCPA\u00a0compliance?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        Three\u00a0main business\u00a0obligations under the CCPA compliance are:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Notification of data collection\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • Communicating consumer rights<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • Handle customer requests<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              What is the penalty\u00a0for violating\u00a0CCPA compliance?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              Fines\u00a0or penalties\u00a0can be imposed of\u00a0up to $2,500 for unintentional violations and $7,500\u00a0for\u00a0intentional\u00a0ones.\u00a0<\/span>
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