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CCPA 2018

The California Consumer Privacy Act creates numerous obligations for businesses that operate in California and collect personal information about California residents. The Act provides Californians with number of key rights and protections connected to their personal data.

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Jurisdiction: California

Regulator: California AG Office

Topic: Data Protection

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The Act provides consumers with the right to:

  • know what personal data is being collected about them;
  • know how that information is used or shared;
  • delete personal information collected from them;
  • to opt-out of the sale or sharing of their personal information; and
  • non-discrimination for the exercise of their rights under the act.

The CCPA applies to for-profit businesses that do business in California and meet any of the following:

  • Have a gross annual revenue of over $25m;
  • Buy, sell, or share the personal information of 100,000 or more California residents or households; or
  • Derive 50% or more of their annual revenue from selling California residents’ personal information.

Subisidiary and affiliate businesses will be in scope of the CCPA as revised if they share common branding (name, service mark or trademark).

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California customer privacy rules labeled a 'historic milestone'

California customer privacy rules labeled a 'historic milestone'

Rules give customers right to negotiate with businesses over use of personal information.

Martina Lindberg1 min read

California Attorney General Rob Bonta targets mobile apps over privacy failings

California Attorney General Rob Bonta targets mobile apps over privacy failings

Businesses with mobile apps that have failed to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) have received letters.

Martina Lindberg2 min read

California screening: How to prepare for the state's privacy compliance sweep

California screening: How to prepare for the state's privacy compliance sweep

Key takeaways and lessons learned from public statements and past enforcement actions by the CCPA and state AG.

Monique N. Bhargava | Reed Smith, Sarah L. Bruno | Reed Smith, Daniel H. Ahn | Reed Smith6 min read

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California customer privacy rules labeled a 'historic milestone'

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta targets mobile apps over privacy failings

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California screening: How to prepare for the state's privacy compliance sweep

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