Read everything you've wanted to know about privacy laws in California
California is imposing tough new rules on processing the data of anyone under the age of 18, with the potential to affect businesses that don't target younger consumers.
The California Privacy Protection Agency is putting the business community on notice again with its second enforcement advisory, focusing now on confusing and deceptive UI designs.
California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) demand letters have become the scourge of many businesses. Find out how to avoid becoming a target for litigation.
California lawmakers have passed a critical update to the CCPA, making support for privacy opt-outs mandatory for web browsers and mobile operating systems.
The California Privacy Protection Agency gave an update on its enforcement plans for the state's landmark privacy law. See what to expect in the coming year.
California continues to vigorously enforce the state's data privacy law. This time, the target was the developer of a popular kids' mobile game.
California is once again reshaping privacy law in the U.S., this time for children's online data. Read about the Age-Appropriate Design Code Act.
The Notice of Financial Incentive is one of the CCPA's most confusing requirements, but it's also a target for enforcement. Learn how to create an NFI.
As part of its effort to ramp up CCPA enforcement, the California Privacy Protection Agency has launched an online form for consumers to file complaints.
Knowing what is "personal information" is key to CCPA compliance, and yet it is highly misunderstood by many businesses. Find out what it really means.
The CA Privacy Protection Agency unveiled a new set of proposed rules for automated decisionmaking technology that could have a huge impact on businesses.
California is once again pushing the boundaries of data privacy in the U.S., with a new law aimed at data brokers. Learn more about the CA Delete Act.
The CPPA's Enforcement Division is announcing its presence to the business community with its first-ever enforcement advisory. Learn more at TrueVault.
The CA Attorney General announced a significant fine on DoorDash over violations of state privacy laws. Find out how to keep your business compliant.
The California Privacy Protection Agency is hard at work on a new round of privacy regulations. Find out what they could mean for your business.
New regulations have clarified - but also added to - many of the CCPA's rules. Learn about the latest data minimization requirements for businesses.
CA Attorney General Rob Bonta announced an investigation into alleged privacy violations by streaming platforms, focusing on failure to offer opt-outs.
The California Consumer Privacy Act is still a work in progress. Find out what the two latest amendments change and what they mean for compliance.
The California Attorney General has shown no signs of letting up on CCPA enforcement. The most recent enforcement efforts are aimed at employee data.
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives rights to “consumers,” but what does that mean? Learn how the term is defined and how to verify residency.
CCPA compliance isn't just the responsibility of marketing and eCommerce teams. Since the employee-data exemption has expired, HR heads should take notice.
There's a lot of confusion about the effective date for the new CA privacy law. Learn the difference between the effective vs. enforcement date and more.
The CCPA is a California data privacy law, but it can apply to businesses all over the world. Find out how this works and if your business is affected.
The CCPA is changing how businesses handle consumers’ personal information. Learn the basics of this landmark data privacy law and how your company can adapt.
Even for businesses that must comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), there are many situations where the data privacy law does not apply.
Enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has begun. How should you respond if your business receives a 30-day cure notice?
The CCPA gives CA residents a powerful set of rights protecting the privacy of their personal information, but what exactly is personal information?
The CCPA does not apply to “publicly available information.” Find out what that term means and how it can affect your business’s CCPA compliance strategy.
Sharing personal information with a service provider is not a “sale” under the CCPA, making it a key compliance strategy.
The California Privacy Protection Agency is bringing big changes to the way the CCPA is enforced. Learn how the CPPA may affect your business.
Businesses not in compliance with the CCPA used to get a 30-day second chance to fix any violations before being fined. That is no longer the case.
Under CCPA 2.0, businesses that “share” personal information have to meet certain legal requirements. Find out what that means and how it affects your company.
The CCPA applies to many businesses that may not even realize it. Learn about the California data privacy law’s criteria for falling under its jurisdiction.
CCPA 2.0 adds new rules and exemptions for “contractors.” Find out how contractors are different from service providers, and how this affects CCPA compliance.
Many small businesses rely on Shopify's privacy tools to get their website CCPA compliant. The reality is that those tools fall short in several key ways.
If the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) applies to your business, do a quick assessment to see if you are already compliant with the data privacy law.
Using Google Ads? You may be "sharing"personal information under the CCPA. Learn how to comply with the CCPA while using Google Ads.
Stay CCPA compliant and protect consumers’ personal data. Learn about the verification procedures businesses must follow when processing consumer requests.
The CCPA requires much more than just posting a privacy policy. Read about what your business’s CCPA strategy may be missing and how to become fully compliant.
Providing online ad opt-outs is a must for privacy compliance. Learn how to track and manage advertising opt-outs.
Stay compliant with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) while using Facebook Advertising with Facebook’s compliance tool, Limited Data Use.
Many small businesses must comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act. Learn how to calculate if your business meets the 100,000 consumers threshold
Many small businesses must comply with California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Learn how to calculate if your business meets the 50 percent revenue requirement.
The reach of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is broader than some companies realize. In some cases, it can even apply to nonprofit organizations.
CCPA violations could potentially cost millions in penalties for businesses and service providers that do not take compliance seriously.
The CCPA grants consumers the right to sue businesses for damages resulting from violations of California’s data breach law, not violations of the CCPA itself.
While the CCPA does not impose legal obligations on government agencies, they must be disclosed as third parties disclosing or receiving information.
Cookie consent banners are not a replacement for privacy compliance. Depending on the laws that apply, they may not be required at all.
Under the CCPA, businesses can be fined by government agencies and sued by private individuals. How does this affect your business?
The CCPA has a number of exemptions for data that’s already regulated by federal laws. Learn how the law affects businesses covered by HIPAA, GLBA, and FCRA.
Many business leaders still confuse the CCPA for CalOPPA. Learn about its similarities and differences in this article.
The California Consumer Privacy Act is changing the way businesses must handle consumer data privacy. Review the CCPA’s requirements in this brief summary.
The personal information of employees and B2B contacts must now be treated like any other data. Learn how to work this into your CCPA compliance strategy.
Businesses are being hit with demand letters and lawsuits alleging violations of California's wiretapping statute. Learn how to protect your company.
The California Consumer Privacy Act has changed and expanded since its passing in 2018. Here are 5 things you may not have known are covered.
The California Privacy Rights Act is shaking up privacy compliance in 2023. Learn the 5 biggest changes from the CPRA that will affect businesses.
For businesses thinking of delaying CCPA compliance, the costs of noncompliance include steep fines and scaled-back digital marketing.
The CA Attorney General announced $1.2M in fines against makeup retailer Sephora for CCPA violations, dramatically ramping up data-privacy enforcement.
It's been a year since the last CCPA enforcement update from the California Attorney General's office, but this new report shows they've been busy.
Remote work presents companies with both benefits and challenges. Many businesses must also consider how working from home will affect their CCPA compliance.
The CCPA applies to businesses with users or customers in California, even if they have no physical presence in California and do business entirely online.
Enforcement of the CCPA continues, with the California Attorney General paying special attention to customer loyalty and rewards programs.
As people continue to expect more control over their online personal data, many businesses are considering becoming CCPA compliant even when it’s not required.
After a year of CCPA enforcement, the CA Attorney General has released a list of examples of cases it investigated. Find out what it means for businesses.
CCPA compliance isn't a one-and-done project. Learn what it takes to stay compliant for years to come.
CCPA compliance can seem like a daunting project. Read TrueVault's helpful tips for getting started with your business's compliance plan.
The California Consumer Privacy Act is perhaps the most aggresively enforced privacy law in the USA. Learn about fines and other penalties for violations.
This chapter of TrueVault's in-depth CCPA guide covers all the steps your business needs to take in order to get compliant.
Learn the basics of the California Consumer Privacy Act, who it applies to, and what it requires of businesses.
