Opinion
Should California’s privacy law be modified?
Illustration of a privacy law text in a courtroom. (Image: hafakot, via Shutterstock) OPINION: The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which takes effect next January, was intended to protect the privacy of personal consumer information by limiting the sale of information between organizations that use data to reach customers, and it provided consumers with certain rights. To achieve these consumer-focused goals, the CCPA imposes significant requirements and burdens on businesses.