Blog: US Privacy Laws
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The CCPA/CPRA's Private Right of Action
Since the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) came into effect, there have been several high-profile lawsuits against businesses that have allegedly failed to properly secure consumers' personal information. California has the most data breaches of any state, so we can expect to see many more CCPA (CPRA) claims. However, the CCPA/CPRA's...
The CCPA/CPRA's "Business to Business" Exemption: AB 1355
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA (CPRA)) has attracted some criticism from businesses due to its extensive definition of personal information. The broad definition of "consumer" covers all California residents, including those acting as representatives of their employers. This has significant implications for businesses that provide products and services to other...
CCPA (CPRA): What Constitutes a "Sale" of Personal Information?
The main purpose of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) is to enable consumers to opt out of the sale of their personal information. However, there was a lot of debate about what constitutes a "sale" of personal information. Given the serious consequences of violating the CCPA (CPRA), this ambiguity is a...
CCPA/CPRA: What Constitutes "Sharing for Business Purposes"
Many businesses are worried about the CCPA/CPRA's broad definition of "selling" personal information. Under the CCPA (CPRA), "selling" personal information includes sharing it for any "valuable consideration" (benefit). A lot of routine business activities could fall under this definition. However, there's an important exception. The definition of "selling" specifically excludes using...
What the Zoom Class Action Means For Your Business
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has transformed the state of privacy law in the United States. As the CCPA gradually takes effect, we're already seeing consumers bringing cases against businesses for alleged violations of the act. One of the first significant CCPA cases is Cullen v Zoom Communications, Inc. The...
Privacy Laws By Country
Complying with privacy law is crucial for any business operating online. Due to the nature of online commerce and marketing, businesses often collect personal information from people in multiple legal jurisdictions. If you offer goods or services in a given country, you must obey the privacy laws of that country. We've compiled...