All CCPA articles
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ArticleRepublicans, Democrats spar over federal privacy bill
Republicans and Democrats have differing opinions on the rights and role of a federal privacy law, but both sides agreed at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing Wednesday the time to act is now.
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Senate Dems propose ‘clear as a bell’ U.S. privacy law
Senate Democrats have proposed a new federal data privacy bill that seeks to empower consumers and support their civil rights in the digital economy.
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U.S. consumers express unease over personal data collection
A recent survey says a majority of Americans don’t trust data privacy policies and procedures, even while U.S. companies are hastening to enhance them in advance of the California Consumer Privacy Act’s implementation.
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Privacy warfare: Competitors, consumers pose new risks
With a new wave of privacy laws empowering consumers to police their own data, companies are facing increased risk in areas they might not have considered.
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10 things you need to know about CCPA compliance
It’s go-time for compliance as the clock ticks toward the Jan. 1 effective date of the California Consumer Privacy Act.
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Best practices for choosing the right data privacy software
Don’t expect a plug-and-play technology solution to this complex new problem.
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From sea to shining CCPA: Microsoft to extend privacy law across U.S.
In a blog post this week, Microsoft announced its intention to extend the core rights of the upcoming California Consumer Privacy Act to its customers across the United States.
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Take our CCPA survey for a chance at a $100 Amazon gift card
How does your company’s preparation for California’s data privacy law compare to that of your peers? Are you where you need to be in terms of understanding the key parts of the regulation? Help benchmark your program by taking part in this survey.
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NIST provides guidance on how to bridge privacy, cyber-security processes
NIST’s new draft Privacy Framework offers much-needed guidance to help companies align their data privacy and cyber-security risk management practices.
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California governor gives nod of approval to 7 CCPA amendments
Amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act add clarity, offer a BTB communication reprieve to businesses, and ensure consumers have a method for submitting more information requests.
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California AG’s proposed CCPA regs leave more questions than answers
Companies subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act requirements now have 24 pages of direction on how to comply with the new law. But will that be enough?
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CCPA compliance costs projected to reach $55B
An economic impact assessment of California’s upcoming privacy law forecasts short-term disadvantages for smaller companies and emerging markets around compliance solutions and data-based product initiatives.
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Evident enhances identity verification platform
Evident ID announced it has launched a new product, Verified Data Request, to help businesses demonstrate compliance with the “right to access” requirements outlined in the GDPR and CCPA.
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Last-minute CCPA changes strike business-friendly tone
Recently approved tweaks to California’s upcoming privacy law don’t change the fact compliance prep should already be well underway, experts say.
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How GDPR, CCPA impact healthcare compliance
While most healthcare organizations have pretty much nailed down their data privacy requirements for HIPAA and HITECH, new privacy mandates under the GDPR and CCPA could throw a wrench into the system.
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States continue to fill federal data privacy void
While Congress largely remains mired in hearings and pre-election posturing, states are increasingly putting their own scrutiny on large tech companies and their data collection policies.
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Happy birthday, GDPR: A look back at Year 1
As the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation celebrates its first “birthday,” an expert panel met at Compliance Week 2019 to share their experiences in prepping, implementing, and following up.
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Major changes to California privacy law likely scuttled
An initiative to strengthen and enhance the California Consumer Privacy Act was basically left for dead in that state’s legislature.
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Survey: Companies just starting to prepare for CCPA
A new study from Compliance Week and TrustArc says companies are not yet prepared for the coming California Consumer Privacy Act, the Golden State’s version of the EU’s GDPR.
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Survey: Companies lag behind with CCPA compliance
With a January 2020 deadline just 10 months away, only 14 percent of companies report they are compliant with the California Consumer Privacy Act. Nearly half have not yet started implementation, says a new survey from TrustArc.
