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California Consumer Privacy Act: A Work in Progress, With More Changes to Come, Bloomberg Law

February 2019

The January 1, 2020 effective date of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is less than a year away and the many companies subject to the groundbreaking privacy law are understandably growing anxious. The new consumer privacy rights created by the CCPA are expansive, raising a host of operational issues for affected businesses. However, it remains difficult for businesses to commence CCPA implementation efforts because the law is still in flux, with likely legislative amendments, regulations, and guidance yet to come, and the Attorney General's office soliciting comments at public forums around the state. This article examines recent developments regarding the CCPA, and looks at some issues that will likely be a focus in the coming months now that the California Legislature is back in session.

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