The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (the
"CCPA") was signed into law on June 28, 2018. Although it
is a state law, it has national and international ramifications.
Here are some key aspects to be aware of.
1. Effective date
The law is slated to go into effect on January 1, 2020. However,
the California State Legislature has the option of offering
amendments to alter the law between now and its effective date, and
amendments are expected. Additionally, the California Attorney
General is specifically authorized to adopt regulations to further
the statute's purpose. So when assessing your obligations and
working toward compliance, keep in mind that the specific contours
of the law are subject to change, and as yet unwritten regulations
(as well as California AG guidance) will shed further light on how
the law will be implemented and enforced.
