Consumer Privacy Compliance
Ensure CCPA compliance and build customer trust through comprehensive privacy program implementation and ongoing support.
Comprehensive CCPA Compliance Support
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its successor, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), impose significant obligations on businesses that collect California residents' personal information. Our firm helps companies of all sizes achieve and maintain compliance with these evolving privacy regulations. We guide you through data mapping, privacy policy updates, consumer rights request processes, vendor management, and regulatory filings to ensure your business meets all legal requirements.
Beyond mere compliance, we help you build privacy programs that create competitive advantage and customer trust. We assist with implementing privacy-by-design principles, establishing data governance frameworks, training your team on privacy best practices, and preparing for regulatory inquiries or enforcement actions. Whether you're a startup handling data for the first time or an established company expanding into California markets, we provide practical privacy counsel tailored to your business model and risk profile.
Key CCPA Compliance Requirements
Understanding your CCPA obligations starts with determining if the law applies to your business. The CCPA applies to for-profit entities doing business in California that meet specific thresholds: annual gross revenues exceeding $25 million, buying/selling personal information of 100,000+ consumers or households, or deriving 50%+ of annual revenue from selling personal information.
Essential Compliance Checklist:
- Privacy Policy Updates: Provide clear disclosures about data collection practices, categories of personal information collected, sources, business purposes, and third-party sharing
- Consumer Rights Infrastructure: Implement processes to handle requests to know, delete, and opt out of data sales (and now sharing under CPRA)
- Vendor Contracts: Update service provider agreements to include CCPA-compliant data processing terms and restrictions
- Employee Training: Ensure staff who handle consumer requests understand CCPA requirements and response procedures
- Data Mapping: Document data flows, retention periods, and security measures to respond accurately to consumer requests
- Website Notices: Add required notices at collection points and implement "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" links if applicable
The CPRA, which went into effect in January 2023, expanded these requirements significantly. New obligations include sensitive personal information protections, data minimization requirements, establishment of the California Privacy Protection Agency with enforcement authority, and enhanced penalties for violations involving minors' data.
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