CCPA

The California Consumer Privacy Act, or CCPA went into effect on January 1, 2020.

The law gives consumers living in the state of California the right to access information collected about them from companies.

Specefically companies that make more than $25 million per year or collect data from more than 50,000 people fall under CCPA law. However, even if you don't live in California, many companies are giving nation-wide access to this information.

CCPA gives consumers who live in California the following rights:

1. The right to know what information is being collected.

Specifically the CCPA, says that the types of personal information should be disclosed. The interpretation of personal information is somewhat open ended, but includes everything from your name to your browsing history. Companies typically include what types of data they collect in their Privacy Policy.

2. The right to know if your data is sold or given and to whom.

A company must tell you the types of third parties it shares your information to. They are not required to release the specefic names of the third party companies.

3. The right to refuse a company from selling your information.

Companies must provide a way for you to opt-out of your data being sold or given to third parties. This opt-out method must be linked to on the homepage of their website.

4. The right to access and delete your personal information

Companies are required to provide a way for you to request a download of all of the personal information collected on you. You also have the right to request the company to delete this personal information from their records.

5. The right to equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights.

This means that a business can not penialize you for requesting to access or delete your personal information.