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California CPRA Requirements

Translate the current California regime into control statements that teams can build and test.

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

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

The California requirement model is easier to run when it is grouped into control domains and each domain has a named owner and evidence output.

Section 1

Baseline California domains

The baseline domains cover scope, notice architecture, rights workflows, GPC or opt out preference signals, recordkeeping, and recipient contracts. Every in scope business starts here.

  • Threshold and exemption analysis with annual review
  • Notice at collection, privacy policy, and opt out notice controls
  • Delete, correct, know, opt out, and limit workflows as applicable
  • 24 month request and response recordkeeping
Section 2

CPRA specific domains

The second layer covers SPI, sharing, contractor and third party terms, due diligence, and notice details that became more important under the amended regime.

  • SPI classification and right to limit logic
  • Sharing and cross context advertising governance
  • Service provider, contractor, and third party clauses with enforcement rights
  • Due diligence and documentation showing the business did not ignore misuse risk
Section 3

2026 assurance domains

The latest California rules add or clarify risk assessments, cybersecurity audits, ADMT related duties, and new data broker workflows.

  • Risk assessment triggers, report content, and update timing
  • Cybersecurity audit thresholds, evidence, and reporting cycle
  • ADMT and related processing controls where the rules apply
  • Data broker registration and DROP obligations where relevant
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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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