The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), effective January 1, 2020, grants California residents control over their personal data, including rights to know, delete, and opt out of data sales. Businesses meeting thresholds (e.g., $25M annual revenue or processing data for 50,000+ consumers) must comply. Key requirements include data inventory, consumer notifications, responding to data requests, opt-in consent for minors, and opt-out mechanisms. Violations incur fines of $2,500 to $7,500 per incident, with data breaches potentially resulting in lawsuits. Businesses must assess security and data management to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.

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