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CCPA Risk Assessment Requirements Take Effect

CCPA/CPRA📅 January 1, 2026137days ago

Description

Businesses subject to CCPA risk assessment requirements must begin compliance with new regulations for privacy risk assessments. These assessments must evaluate the benefits and risks of processing personal information for specified purposes, including automated decision-making technology.

Requirements

  • Identify processing activities requiring risk assessments
  • Evaluate benefits vs risks of data processing
  • Assess automated decision-making technology risks
  • Document risk assessment findings
  • Implement mitigations for identified risks

Applicable To

Businesses meeting CCPA thresholdsOrganizations using automated decision-makingBusinesses engaged in high-risk processing

Penalty Information

âš $2,500-$7,500 per violation.
Passed
137 days ago
January 1, 2026

Framework

CCPA/CPRA

California Consumer Privacy Act / California Privacy Rights Act