CCPA vs GDPR: Key Differences, Similarities, and What’s Changed with CPRA
TL;DR GDPR (EU) and CCPA (California) are major privacy laws that regulate how organizations collect, process, and share personal data, but they differ in scope, consent models, and penalties. GDPR uses an opt-in model with strict requirements for data processing and higher fines (up to €20M or 4% of global turnover), while CCPA uses an…
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Mar 11, 2026
CCPA Compliance Checklist (This is All You Need)
TL,DR: CCPA applies to for-profit businesses engaging with California residents that meet one of three criteria: $25 million+ annual revenue, processing data of 100,000+ consumers or households, or deriving 50%+ revenue from selling personal information The compliance checklist covers data inventory and mapping, updating privacy policies, implementing consumer request mechanisms (access, deletion, opt-out), training employees…
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Jan 06, 2025
CCPA Privacy Policy: What is it + Sample Template
TL,DR: A CCPA privacy policy outlines how a business collects, uses, shares, and protects California residents’ personal information, required for businesses with $25 million+ revenue, 100,000+ consumer data, or 50%+ revenue from selling data A compliant policy must include data categories collected, collection purposes, consumer rights (access, deletion, opt-out), a “Do Not Sell” link, and…
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Nov 04, 2024
CCPA Penalties: What are the Penalties for Violating CCPA
TL,DR: CCPA imposes civil penalties up to $7,500 per intentional violation and $2,500 per unintentional violation. Consumers can seek statutory damages between $100 and $750 per incident for data breaches Businesses receive a 30-day notice for corrective action, but the cure period is discretionary if the breach results in direct consumer harm CCPA applies to…
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Oct 14, 2024
CCPA Requirements: A Guide to Compliance
GDPR was the first compliance law that mandated businesses to adopt processes and policies that aimed to protect the rights of users and ensure the integrity of their personal data. After GDPR, California’s CCPA was able to mandate businesses to adhere to its privacy law at scale. CCPA – California Consumer Privacy Act is a…
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Oct 07, 2024
CCPA exceptions [Types of Data and Companies]
TL,DR: The CCPA exempts nonprofits, government agencies, and insurance institutions under IIPPA. For-profit businesses must comply only if meeting thresholds for revenue ($25 million+), data volume (100,000+ consumers), or data sale revenue (50%+) Data-level exemptions cover information already governed by federal laws including HIPAA (health data), GLBA (financial data), FCRA (credit data), DPPA (driver records),…
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Sep 19, 2024
