Imagine yourself as a digital frontiersman traveling across cyberspace into all the different websites you visit, leaving behind an echo of your travels. Like an explorer of the 1700s, your personal data does the same thing, leaving its mark on all the internet islands. But we must beware of pirates!

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California has made changes to its consumer privacy act. Some of the changes will affect how companies do business with state residents. The most notable changes apply to websites. There are new requirements and stiffer penalties for organizations that don’t meet CCPA standards.

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Voters passed the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) or Proposition 24 on November 11th, 2020. While the new law doesn’t go into effect until January of 2023, organizations are already taking steps to ensure compliance.

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The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) was passed at the end of 2020. It bolsters the California Consumers Privacy Act that is already being enforced across the state. Any company or organization with consumers or clients in California must meet the compliance standards of privacy acts’ compliance standards. When looking at CCPA vs. CPRA, it’s not always easy for businesses to understand its meaning.
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The year 2020 saw the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) enforcement, a landmark law that provides the most comprehensive consumer data protection in the United States of America. Its effects are far-reaching, especially for businesses. This is why it is crucial to have a thorough approach to comply with its requirements. When it comes to how to prepare for CCPA, we will guide you through everything you need to know.

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California data privacy is a hot topic today as 2018 California state legislation went into effect in 2020. Many companies want to know if the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) applies to them. And if so, they want to know what – if anything – they need to change to become CCPA compliant.

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The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) was passed in 2018, and it affects companies that handle private data. The act, also referred to as AB 375 follows the guidelines of the EU’s (European Union) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) while broadening the definition of what constitutes private data.

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The United States’ (U.S.) privacy law landscape is continually shifting and evolving as federal and state privacy proposals continue to be debated and become enacted. The recent change in the privacy law sphere can mainly be attributed to the inherent demand of customers for transparency from business organizations. 

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People want privacy when it comes to their personal information; however, sometimes they don’t realize how other companies use their information. Third party involvement and the use of online platforms increase the chances that consumer data will be sold or affected by a data breach. Consequently, California took action to empower consumers. Are you aware of the privacy policy requirements outlined by CCPA? Find out everything you need to know with our complete guide. 

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It wasn’t long ago when the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect and caused internet frenzy. The GDPR compelled people to care more about their personal information and how the information is being used by merchants and businesses with or without their consent. The policy actually pushed people to rethink how their internet activities could put them at risk, both financially and emotionally. 

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