What is CCPA - California Consumer Privacy Act?
American privacy law giving California residents control over their personal information
The CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) is a groundbreaking privacy law that took effect in January 2020, giving California residents extensive rights over their personal information:
- Right to know- What information is collected, how it's used, and to whom it's sold
- Right to delete- Request deletion of personal information
- Right to opt-out- Prohibit sale of information to third parties
- Right to non-discrimination- Prohibition on discrimination for exercising privacy rights
Who does it apply to:
• Companies with annual revenues over $25 million • Companies processing data of 50,000+ consumers • Companies deriving 50%+ of revenue from data sales
For Israeli companies with California customers, CCPA compliance is critical.
⚠️ This information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For professional advice tailored to your organization, please consult a privacy protection expert.
Related Terms
GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation
European regulation protecting personal data, applying to any organization processing EU citizens' data
Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law
A comprehensive amendment to Israeli Privacy Protection Law strengthening personal data protection
Informed Consent
Consent given after receiving full information about how data will be used
Privacy Protection Law
The main Israeli law regulating personal data protection and privacy
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