CCPA Compliance: Who Must Follow the California Consumer Privacy Act

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a comprehensive privacy law that aims to protect the personal data of California residents. But who must comply with the CCPA? In this article, we'll explore the answer to this question and provide a comprehensive guide to CCPA compliance.

The CCPA applies to businesses that collect personal information from California residents, regardless of whether they are based in California or not. The law defines a business as any for-profit entity that meets certain criteria, including:

• Having annual gross revenues of $25 million or more;
• Buying, receiving, or selling the personal information of 50,000 or more California residents, households, or devices;
• Deriving 50% or more of its annual revenues from selling California residents' personal information;
• Being a business that is subject to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Additionally, the CCPA also applies to service providers that process personal information on behalf of businesses, as well as to third-party companies that collect personal information from California residents.

In this article, we'll provide a comprehensive guide to CCPA compliance, including:

• An overview of the CCPA's requirements and obligations;
• A step-by-step guide to implementing CCPA compliance measures;
• A discussion of the penalties for non-compliance with the CCPA;
• A review of the CCPA's exemptions and exceptions.

Whether you're a business based in California or a company that collects personal information from California residents, it's essential to understand the CCPA and comply with its requirements. In this article, we'll provide you with the information and guidance you need to ensure CCPA compliance.