California Online Privacy Protection Act

CalOPPA
active

The first U.S. state law requiring commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The policy must describe what personally identifiable information is collected, who it is shared with, and, since 2014, how the site responds to browser Do Not Track signals and whether third parties track users across sites.

Jurisdiction

California

Jurisdiction Type

state

Country

United States

Effective Date

7/1/2004

Enforcing Authority

California Attorney General and local prosecutors (through the Unfair Competition Law)

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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