California CCPA

July 14, 2025

California CCPA

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California CCPA law is well established, and if you’re doing business there, you need to know what is expected of you. This guide will help you understand your obligations when it comes to consumers and their privacy rights.

Mastering CCPA & CPRA Compliance for Your SMB

Navigate California’s stringent privacy laws with confidence. TEKRiSQ provides expert solutions to ensure your Small or Medium Business is fully compliant.

Understand Your Obligations

What is the CCPA / CPRA?

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), significantly expanded by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), is a landmark privacy law that grants California consumers extensive rights regarding their personal information.

It mandates how businesses collect, use, and share personal data, giving consumers rights such as the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale or sharing of their personal information. The CPRA further established the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) to enforce these regulations.

Understanding and adhering to these regulations is crucial for any business that collects personal information from California residents, regardless of where the business is located.

Official California Attorney General’s CCPA Page →

CCPA Regulations Concept Illustration

CCPA & CPRA: Why SMBs Must Comply

SMB Compliance Illustration
Many SMBs mistakenly believe CCPA/CPRA doesn’t apply to them. However, if your business collects personal information from California residents and meets certain thresholds (e.g., annual gross revenues over $25 million, or processing personal information of 100,000+ consumers/households), you are likely subject to these laws.
Non-compliance can lead to significant penalties, including statutory damages for data breaches and fines up to $7,500 per intentional violation. For SMBs, such fines can be catastrophic.
Adhering to CCPA/CPRA not only avoids penalties but also builds crucial customer trust and enhances your business’s reputation for data privacy. TEKRiSQ specializes in helping SMBs navigate these requirements without overwhelming their resources.
  • Avoid Costly Fines: Prevent financial penalties from non-compliance.
  • Build Consumer Trust: Demonstrate commitment to privacy, a key differentiator.
  • Enhance Data Security: Implement better practices for all your data.
  • Streamline Data Operations: Improve internal data handling processes.

Key Steps to CCPA/CPRA Compliance

1. Data Mapping & Inventory

Understand what personal information you collect, where it’s stored, how it’s used, and with whom it’s shared. This is the foundational step for any privacy program.

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2. Consumer Rights Management

Establish processes to handle consumer requests for access, deletion, correction, and opt-out of sale/sharing of their personal information.

3. Privacy Policy Updates

Ensure your privacy policy is CCPA/CPRA compliant, transparently disclosing data practices and consumer rights.

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4. Data Security Implementation

Implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

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Endpoint Detection & Response → |
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5. Employee Training

Educate your staff on CCPA/CPRA requirements and their role in protecting consumer data.

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6. Incident Response Planning

Develop and test an incident response plan to address potential data breaches promptly and effectively, as required by CCPA/CPRA.

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How TEKRiSQ Supports Your CCPA Compliance

Our tailored solutions help SMBs meet CCPA and CPRA requirements efficiently and effectively.

Data Privacy Assessments

Specialized assessments to identify CCPA-specific data flows and compliance gaps.

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Secure Data Handling Practices

Implement robust security measures to protect personal information as mandated by CCPA.

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Privacy Training Programs

Customized training for your team on CCPA/CPRA obligations and best practices.

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Incident Response Planning

Develop and refine your Incident Response Plan to meet CCPA breach notification requirements.

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Consulting & Advisory

Expert guidance on navigating complex CCPA/CPRA interpretations and implementation.

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General Data Governance

CCPA compliance is part of a broader data governance strategy. We can help with the full picture.

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Ready for CCPA Compliance?

Don’t risk penalties. Contact TEKRiSQ today for a personalized consultation on your CCPA/CPRA compliance journey.

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