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California CPRA Deadlines and Compliance Calendar

Use the dates that matter for the current California privacy regime.

Grounded in the California statute, CPPA regulations, and the 2026 California rule changes.

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Sorena AI
Published
Feb 22, 2026
Updated
Feb 22, 2026
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Sorena AI
Published Feb 22, 2026
Updated Feb 22, 2026
Overview

A good California privacy calendar keeps older commencement dates in view but also surfaces the first real operational deadlines created by the 2026 rules.

Section 1

Core regime dates

CPRA changes became operative on January 1, 2023 and CPPA administrative enforcement began on July 1, 2023. A later California rule package became effective on January 1, 2026 and now shapes the live baseline.

  • January 1, 2023: CPRA changes operative
  • July 1, 2023: CPPA enforcement begins
  • January 1, 2026: updated California regulations effective
  • January 1, 2026: DROP launches for registered data brokers
Section 2

Recurring and future deadlines

Consumer request timing remains central, but the newer California rules add transitional and recurring dates for risk assessments, cybersecurity audits, and data broker duties where applicable.

  • 45 days for most consumer rights responses, with one 45 day extension where justified
  • At least 24 months of request records and related programme evidence
  • December 31, 2027: transitional deadline identified in current materials for certain ongoing risk assessments
  • April 1, 2028: first risk assessment information submission deadline for 2026 and 2027 assessments
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Section 3

Planning dates for larger businesses

Current California materials also point to phased first cybersecurity audit deadlines tied to revenue size. Larger businesses should build those dates into the governance calendar before the threshold year closes.

  • April 1, 2028: first audit report deadline for businesses above 100 million dollars in 2026 revenue
  • April 1, 2029: first audit report deadline for businesses between 50 million and 100 million dollars in 2027 revenue
  • Annual January data broker registration cycle where the business qualifies as a data broker
  • Annual rule and notice review each Q1 so California disclosures stay current
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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