California Consumer Privacy Act / CPRA
AB 375 / Prop 24
Regulatory Snapshot: California Consumer Privacy Act / CPRA
California Consumer Privacy Act / CPRA (AB 375 / Prop 24) is an enacted law in California under the Data Privacy category. It was enacted on 2018-06-28 and becomes effective on 2020-01-01. California currently reports 12 tracked regulations with 12 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 100/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch last verified this entry on 2026-03-18.
Nationally, 21 states have enacted data privacy statutes and 0 additional bills remain pending — 21 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places California within a mature and broadly adopted data privacy landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in AB 375 / Prop 24 itself.
Applicability under California Consumer Privacy Act / CPRA: Business in CA with $25M+ revenue, or 100K+ consumers data, or 50%+ revenue from data sales. Penalty exposure is documented as: $2,500/unintentional, $7,500/intentional violation. Private right of action for breaches: $100-$750/consumer. Notable exemptions: Employee data (partial), B2B (partial), HIPAA, GLBA entities..
Summary
Most comprehensive US state privacy law. Right to know, delete, opt out of sale. CPRA added correction rights, CPPA agency, data minimization.
Key Requirements
Right to know, delete, opt out of sale/sharing, correct data; data minimization; purpose limitation; mandatory privacy notices; data processing agreements; annual risk assessments.
Penalties
$2,500/unintentional, $7,500/intentional violation. Private right of action for breaches: $100-$750/consumer.
Applicability
Business in CA with $25M+ revenue, or 100K+ consumers data, or 50%+ revenue from data sales.
Exemptions
Employee data (partial), B2B (partial), HIPAA, GLBA entities.
Official Source
https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpaFrequently Asked Questions
Which states have data privacy regulations?
As of the last verification, 21 states have enacted data privacy regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. California is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all data privacy regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was California Consumer Privacy Act / CPRA enacted?
California Consumer Privacy Act / CPRA was enacted on 2018-06-28 and became effective on 2020-01-01. It was introduced as AB 375 / Prop 24.
What are the penalties for violating California Consumer Privacy Act / CPRA?
$2,500/unintentional, $7,500/intentional violation. Private right of action for breaches: $100-$750/consumer. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does California Consumer Privacy Act / CPRA apply to small businesses?
Business in CA with $25M+ revenue, or 100K+ consumers data, or 50%+ revenue from data sales. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does California compare to other states on data privacy?
California has a regulatory strictness score of 100/100, based on 12 enacted regulations out of 12 tracked. Nationally, 21 states have enacted data privacy laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of California Consumer Privacy Act / CPRA?
The official text of California Consumer Privacy Act / CPRA (AB 375 / Prop 24) is available from the California legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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