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California CCPA Checklist

Track the California controls that must actually exist in policy, product, and vendor operations.

Grounded in the California statute, CPPA regulations, and current California enforcement themes.

Author
Sorena AI
Published
Feb 21, 2026
Updated
Feb 21, 2026
Sections
3

Structured answer sets in this page tree.

Primary sources
4

Cited legal and guidance references.

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Sorena AI
Published Feb 21, 2026
Updated Feb 21, 2026
Overview

California compliance breaks when notices, request handling, opt out logic, and vendor contracts evolve separately. Use one checklist with owners and proof.

Section 1

Scope and notice controls

Start with a threshold decision, then make sure every consumer facing disclosure reflects the real data map and the current California rules effective January 1, 2026.

  • Confirm in scope status and record the threshold calculation
  • Publish notice at collection where information is collected
  • Update the privacy policy with categories, purposes, rights, and sales or sharing disclosures
  • Review financial incentive disclosures if loyalty or data value exchange programmes exist
Section 2

Rights and opt out controls

Rights handling and opt out controls should be tested together because California consumers move between those pathways and the regulations expect consistency.

  • Provide designated methods for requests and track the 45 day response clock
  • Honor GPC as a valid request to opt out of sale or sharing
  • Ensure the do not sell or share interface is symmetrical and not manipulative
  • Keep request records and response metrics for at least 24 months
Section 3

Contracts and evidence

Contract terms, due diligence, and audit rights matter because California rules look beyond the paper and ask whether the business had reason to believe a vendor was misusing information.

  • Re paper service provider, contractor, and third party agreements
  • Track vendor due diligence and remediation rights exercised in practice
  • Retain training, request logs, policy versions, and testing results
  • Prepare an enforcement pack for agency requests or sweeps
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Primary sources

References and citations

cppa.ca.gov
Referenced sections
  • Rulemaking and effective date updates.
cppa.ca.gov
Referenced sections
  • Official California FAQ.
cppa.ca.gov
Referenced sections
  • Official California regulations hub.
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