California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): Steps for Becoming CCPA Compliant

The CCPA is a law that was crafted in California to ensure that the rights and privacy of the residents of this state are observed.

12:31 19 May 2021

The statute ensures that consumers are protected, and more so ensures that their privacy rights are maintained. With this, it is now possible for the residents of California to know the kind of data that is collected about them and how such information is used. The CCPA statute became effective on the 1st of January 2020. So, what does data mapping CCPA entail when it comes to companies? What kind of data can companies and organizations collect from consumers and clients? These are pertinent issues one may be interested to know.

 

What are the Intentions of the CCPA Act?

 

1. The act ensures residents of California are aware of the data collected about them.
   
   
2. Gives the residents the right to refuse the sale of their data.
   
   
3. Gives the residents a right to access personal data.
   
   
4. Gives the residents and consumers a right to have a business delete personal information.
   
   
5. It ensures that California residents do not face any discrimination as they exercise their privacy rights.
   
   
6. Gives the residents a right to know if their data is sold or disclosed and to whom.
   
   

Steps for Becoming CCPA Compliant

 

1. You must know how the CCPA does affect your organization. You need to know that any natural person in this state has a right to know what data is collected about them and that they have a right to sue for any breach of the CCPA.
   
   
2. After you have confirmed that your organization is CCPA compliant, you will be required to map the data you collect about your consumers.
   
   
3. You should make sure your privacy disclosures are fine-tuned. You should disclose to your consumers the data you collect from them and how you intend to use it. This is done at the point you collect the data.
   
   
4. Give your customers a chance to opt-out.
   Organizations are required to create a link where customers or website visitors can be exempted from the collection of their information.
   
   
5. You should be able to handle customer requests and questions about the data you collect about them. You should have a team that handles consumer inquiries on their data and ensure all inquiries are handled in 45 days and free of charge.
   
   
6. All organizations should update their systems and software so that they can handle the CCPA consumer data collection requirements. All the required IT changes should be made to ensure the organization is compliant.
   
   
7. You should train your teams to ensure they understand the requirements of the CCPA and that they know how to respond to issues related to California CCPA. What does CCPA entail concerning your organization? How does the organization fit into the CCPA?
   
   
8. Ensure your company protects itself against data breaches. Ensure your security practices and procedures are put in place to protect consumer data.