Privacy And Data Protection Questions
The key provisions of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) include:
1. Right to know: Consumers have the right to know what personal information is being collected, sold, or disclosed about them by businesses.
2. Right to delete: Consumers have the right to request the deletion of their personal information held by businesses.
3. Right to opt-out: Consumers have the right to opt-out of the sale of their personal information to third parties.
4. Right to non-discrimination: Businesses are prohibited from discriminating against consumers who exercise their privacy rights, such as denying them goods or services, charging different prices, or providing a different level of quality.
5. Enhanced transparency: Businesses are required to provide clear and easily accessible privacy policies that disclose the categories of personal information collected, the purposes for which it is used, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared.
6. Data breach notification: Businesses must implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information and notify consumers in the event of a data breach.
7. Enforcement and penalties: The CCPA grants the California Attorney General the authority to enforce compliance with the law and impose penalties for violations, with fines ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 per violation.
These provisions aim to enhance consumer privacy rights, give individuals more control over their personal information, and promote transparency and accountability in the handling of personal data by businesses.