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CCPA Compliance

Does CCPA apply to Georgian companies?

Yes, if a company does business in California and meets revenue or data volume thresholds, CCPA applies regardless of physical location.

What counts as "selling data" under CCPA?

The term is broad and includes sharing data with third parties (e.g., ad networks) for monetary or other valuable consideration.

What is the difference between CCPA and GDPR?

A key difference is the approach: GDPR protects all Europeans and requires opt-in consent; CCPA protects Californians and focuses on opt-out of data sales.

What are the fines for CCPA violation?

Fines can be $2,500 per violation (unintentional) and $7,500 for intentional violations. Amounts increase significantly in class action lawsuits.

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CCPA Compliance: California Consumer Privacy Act Services

If your Georgian company sells products or services to residents of California (USA), you may be subject to the "California Consumer Privacy Act" (CCPA). This law is one of the strictest data protection regulations in the US, similar to GDPR but with specific nuances (e.g., the "Do Not Sell My Info" button requirement). Non-compliance with CCPA leads to substantial fines and bans on operating in the US market. Many Georgian startups and e-commerce platforms entering the American market overlook this regulation, which is a major mistake.

CCPA Compliance services ensure your business adapts to American standards. The service includes:

  • Scope Analysis: Determining if CCPA applies to you (e.g., if your annual revenue exceeds $25 million or you process data of over 50,000 Californians).
  • "Do Not Sell" Mechanism Implementation: Placing a specific link on the website allowing users to opt-out of the sale of their data.
  • Privacy Policy Update: Adding specific information required by CCPA to your privacy policy (e.g., consumer rights, categories of data sold).
  • Consumer Request Management: Developing procedures to respond to requests from Californian consumers (data deletion, access).
  • Service Provider Contracts: Reviewing contracts with vendors to ensure they also comply with CCPA requirements.

Practical example: A Georgian toy company sells products online and has clients from California. The company uses Ad Networks that collect user behavior data. Under CCPA, this may be considered "selling data." If the company lacks a "Do Not Sell" button, it violates the law. Another example: An app collects geolocation. A Californian user has the right to know to whom their data was transferred in the last 12 months. The company must be able to provide this information.

CCPA differs from GDPR. For instance, GDPR requires prior consent (Opt-in), while CCPA requires the ability to opt-out of data sales. These nuances are crucial.

Legal.ge gives you access to lawyers knowledgeable in international regulations. If your business targets the US, CCPA compliance is a necessity. Protect yourself from American fines with our help.

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