CCPA v. CPRA – Privacy Laws Compared

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is still relatively new, and now there is another expansive privacy law in California, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

In November 2020, California voters approved of the CPRA, which expands privacy rights and requirements beyond the CCPA. For example, the CPRA does the following:

• Redefines covered "businesses" and expands applicability to those "sharing" information.
• Introduces a new category and rights for "sensitive" personal information.
• Expands other consumer rights, such as the right to amend inaccurate information.
• Updates requirements for clearly disclosing information use and retention practices.
• Updates requirements for service providers and "contractors."