Keypoint: The CPRA, CPA and VCDPA require data
protection assessments for certain processing activities; however,
when and how entities must conduct and prepare assessments
varies.
This is the third article in our ten-part weekly series
comparing key provisions of the California Privacy Rights Act
(CPRA), Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), and Virginia Consumer Data
Protection Act (VCDPA). With the operative dates of these laws
drawing near, we are exploring important distinctions between them.
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In this article, we examine how the three laws approach data
protection assessments. At first glance, Virginia and
Colorado's provisions appear similar; however, definitional
differences of key terms result in potentially significant
variances. Further, the Colorado Attorney General's office has
identified this as a potential topic for rulemaking, which could
lead to more differences given
