Becoming CCPA compliant is a big project, but with the right tools and a clear action plan, it can be achieved in much less time. Here are the five major steps to becoming and staying compliant, along with separate checklists for completing each step.
Read our Complete CCPA Guide for more detailed information about the California Consumer Privacy Act.
The cornerstone of CCPA compliance. Businesses must perform an in-depth analysis of what personal data it collects, where it is stored, how it is used, and with whom it is shared.
A critical part of any compliance strategy is determining which of a business’s vendors qualify as “service providers,” and are therefore exempt from some of the CCPA’s rules.
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Once you have a complete picture of how consumer data is collected and used, you can create a CCPA-compliant privacy policy and any additional required notices.
View the Privacy Policy checklist ›
Every type of CCPA privacy request has its own rules and exceptions. Creating a plan in advance for responding to them will make the process more efficient, more uniform, and less prone to mistakes.
View the Privacy Requests checklist ›
Staying CCPA compliant is an ongoing process that requires quarterly and annual maintenance. Identify these tasks and schedule them ahead of time to minimize any disruptions.
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