What is CCPA?
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California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a comprehensive data privacy law that came into effect on January 1, 2020. It aims to enhance privacy rights and consumer protection for residents of California, USA. The CCPA grants California residents several rights concerning their personal data, including the right to know what personal data is being collected, the right to delete personal data, and the right to opt out of the sale of their personal data.
Who Needs to Comply with CCPA?
Any business that collects personal data from California residents must comply with the CCPA, provided they meet at least one of the following criteria:
Has annual gross revenues exceeding $25 million.
Handles the personal data of 50,000 or more California residents, households, or devices annually.
Derives 50% or more of its annual revenue from selling California residents' personal data.
Transparency: Businesses must inform consumers about the types of personal data being collected and the purposes for which it is used.
Opt-Out: Users must have the option to opt out of the sale of their personal data.
Access and Deletion: Consumers have the right to request access to their personal data and request its deletion.
Non-Discrimination: Businesses cannot discriminate against consumers who exercise their CCPA rights.
A description of the categories of personal data collected.
Details of how the collected data will be used.
Information on consumer rights under the CCPA and how to exercise them.
A clear and conspicuous “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link if applicable.
A toll-free telephone number.
An email address or an online form.
Once a request is received, businesses must verify the identity of the consumer and respond within 45 days.
Fines of up to $7,500 per intentional violation.
Fines of up to $2,500 per unintentional violation.
Potential civil lawsuits filed by affected consumers.
Best Practices for CCPA Compliance in Email Marketing
To ensure compliance with the CCPA in your email marketing efforts, consider the following best practices: Update Privacy Policies: Ensure your privacy policy is up-to-date and clearly outlines consumer rights under the CCPA.
Obtain Consent: Explicitly obtain consent from users before collecting their personal data.
Data Minimization: Collect only the data necessary for your marketing efforts.
Secure Data: Implement robust security measures to protect consumer data.
Regular Audits: Conduct regular audits to ensure ongoing compliance with CCPA requirements.