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Comprehensive PrivacyCalifornia

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / CPRA

Summary

The most comprehensive data privacy law in the US, granting residents control over their personal information and how businesses collect and share it.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to know what personal data is being collected
  • 02.
    Right to delete personal data collected from them
  • 03.
    Right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal data
  • 04.
    Right to correct inaccurate personal data

Penalties

  • 01.
    $2,500 for each unintentional violation
  • 02.
    $7,500 for each intentional violation
  • 03.
    Private right of action for data breaches ($100-$750 per consumer)

Verified Citations

California Civil Code § 1798.100

Source
"A consumer shall have the right to request that a business that collects a consumer's personal information disclose to that consumer the categories and specific pieces of personal information the business has collected."