Part IV - Terms - CCPA Flashcards
What is the California Consumer Privacy Act?
Act created to protect consumer privacy in California established by Proposition 24 in 2020
What responsibilities does the California Privacy Protection Agency have?
Promoting public awareness
Adopting regulations
Cooperating with other agencies
Enforcing the CCPA
Providing legislative advice
Who has privacy rights under the CCPA?
California residents
(including employees job applicants and business contacts)
Who must comply with the CCPA?
For-profit businesses that collect personal information, do business in California, and meet certain thresholds
What is considered personal information under the CCPA?
Information that identifies relates to or could reasonably be linked to a consumer or household
What qualifies as sensitive personal information under the CCPA?
Information like:
social security numbers
precise geolocation
genetic data
health
sex life
racial origin