California and Europe Lead the Way on Data Privacy – More States to Follow
You may have heard that the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect on January 1, 2020. The CCPA is the first major attempt by a state government in the United States to regulate the use of consumer personal information. Following California’s lead, other states have started considering similar data privacy laws. The CCPA has been compared to the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that became effective in 2018. While the CCPA has some similarities to the GDPR, significant differences between the two laws mean that compliance with one of the laws will not necessarily equate compliance with the other. It is important for businesses subject to either or both of those laws to be aware of what is needed to be in compliance. Businesses not subject to California and European data privacy laws should nevertheless pay attention to data privacy concerns because it is likely similar laws will be passed throughout the country over the coming years. Legislation is pending in several state legislatures, including Illinois, with similarities to the CCPA and GDPR.
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