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Data PrivacyCalifornia, USA

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Summary

A landmark law that provides California residents with various rights regarding how businesses handle their personal information, including the right to know what data is collected and the right to delete it.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to know what personal information is collected
  • 02.
    Right to delete personal information
  • 03.
    Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • 04.
    Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Penalties

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

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