While both regulations protect consumer privacy, they differ in key ways. The CCPA applies specifically to businesses operating in California or handling California residents’ data, focusing on consumer rights regarding data collection and sale. The GDPR applies to any organization processing EU residents’ data regardless of location and has stricter consent requirements and documentation demands. Our compliance experts can help you navigate both regulations efficiently if your business operates across multiple jurisdictions.

CCPA applies to for-profit businesses that do business in California and meet at least one of these criteria: annual gross revenue exceeding $25 million; buying, selling, or receiving personal information of 50,000+ California consumers, households, or devices annually; or deriving 50% or more of annual revenue from selling California consumers’ personal information. During our initial assessment, we’ll help determine if your business falls under CCPA jurisdiction and which specific requirements apply to your operations.

If a data breach occurs during your compliance journey, our incident response specialists will help minimize impact and ensure proper notification procedures are followed. CCPA allows consumers to sue businesses if their “nonencrypted and nonredacted personal information” is compromised due to a business’s failure to implement reasonable security measures. Our phased approach prioritizes implementing critical security controls early in the process to reduce this risk while working toward full compliance.

Implementing efficient processes for handling consumer requests is a core component of our CCPA compliance services. We’ll help you establish secure verification procedures, create streamlined workflows, implement request tracking systems, and train your staff to respond within the required 45-day timeframe. Our solution includes templates and tools that make managing these requests straightforward while maintaining proper documentation of your compliance efforts.

Yes, CCPA requires specific provisions in contracts with service providers who handle personal information on your behalf. During our compliance process, we’ll review your existing vendor relationships, identify which contracts need updating, and provide template language that satisfies CCPA requirements while protecting your business interests. Our vendor management approach ensures your partners maintain appropriate security measures and handle consumer data according to CCPA standards.

CCPA gives consumers the right to opt out of having their data sold, which can impact data-driven marketing strategies. Our approach balances compliance requirements with business needs by implementing privacy-by-design principles that respect consumer choices while preserving essential marketing functions. We’ll help you develop compliant consent mechanisms, transition to first-party data strategies where appropriate, and implement analytics solutions that respect privacy preferences while still providing valuable business insights.

Like any privacy regulation, CCPA continues to evolve through amendments, enforcement actions, and court decisions. Our ongoing compliance support includes regulatory monitoring, quarterly compliance reviews, and timely updates to your policies and procedures as requirements change. We provide regular briefings on significant developments and recommend specific actions to address new requirements, ensuring your compliance program remains current without requiring your team to become privacy law experts.