California Consumer Privacy Act Compliance Solutions

This solution brief outlines the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018, which mandates transparency and reporting of personal data breaches by businesses. The CCPA introduces significant changes in how organizations must secure data, necessitating the development of a comprehensive data protection strategy. Organizations face fines ranging from $2,500 for unintentional violations to $7,500 for intentional breaches, with no upper limit on penalties. To achieve compliance, the brief describes how Fortra's Data Classification Suite (DCS) assists organizations in identifying personal information and classifying data automatically. The DCS enhances data protection by applying persistent metadata, enabling organizations to understand their data and mitigate breach risks. It also allows for configurable policy management, empowering organizations to set enforcement rules and trigger actions based on existing security measures. The brief emphasizes that compliance with the CCPA is crucial for businesses operating in California, particularly those exceeding specific revenue thresholds or handling significant amounts of personal data.