California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Nixon Data California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Overview

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a law that applies to companies doing business in California and that collect personal data of California residents. It gives individuals the right to know what personal data is being collected about them, the right to opt out of the sale of their personal data, and the right to request that their personal data be deleted.

Eligibility Criteria

CCPA applies to businesses that collect the personal data of California residents and that meet certain criteria, such as

  1. Having annual gross revenues of more than $25 million,
  2. Or buying, selling, or sharing the personal data of more than 50,000 consumers, households, or devices.
  3. It also applies to service providers that process personal data on behalf of these businesses.

Compliance Criteria

To be CCPA-compliant, businesses that are covered by CCPA must provide California residents with certain rights in relation to their personal data.

  1. This includes the right to request that the business disclose what personal data it has collected about them,
  2. The right to request that the business delete their personal data, and
  3. The right to opt out of the sale of their personal data.
  4. Businesses must also provide California residents with certain information about their data collection practices and
  5. Implement appropriate measures to protect the privacy and security of personal data.

Non-Compliance Penalties

If a business is found to be non-compliant with CCPA, it may be subject to

  1. Fines and other penalties.
  2. The specific penalties depend on the nature and severity of the CCPA violation, and may include civil and criminal penalties.

Example Of Business Impacted By CCPA

Some examples of businesses that may be impacted by CCPA include

  1. Online retailers,
  2. Social media platforms, and
  3. Companies that collect personal data through their websites or mobile apps.

CCPA applies to these businesses if they meet the criteria of a business that is covered by CCPA, as described above.

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