CCPA and CPRA

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What are the penalties for violating the CCPA?

Businesses that violate the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may face financial penalties and other enforcement actions.

Current CCPA penalties can include:

  • Up to $2,663 for each violation.

  • Up to $7,988 for each intentional violation or certain violations involving consumers under 16.

  • For qualifying data breaches, consumers may seek $107 to $799 per consumer per incident, or actual damages if greater.

Because penalties can apply on a per-violation basis, repeated violations can result in significant costs.

Businesses may also be required to change their privacy practices, honor consumer privacy rights, and correct processes that do not meet CCPA requirements.