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Data Protection Officers and Their Key Responsibilities

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Now there are also other regulations other than GDPR such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and sector-specific laws like HIPAA in the U.S. Also Read : CCPA Compliance Guide 2.PIPEDA and PDPA in Singapore that reflects the growing need for privacy specialists in organizations.

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How to Appoint a Qualified Data Protection Officer(DPO)?

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Their key responsibilities as per article 39 of GDPR include: Guiding the controller, processor, and employees on their data protection obligations under relevant regulations, such as GDPR, CCPA, and others. Ensuring adherence to data protection laws, internal policies, and overseeing responsibilities, training, and audits.

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California changed privacy compliance, and processors aren't ready

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With many impacted businesses still not ready to comply with the now enforceable CCPA, CPRA affected payment processors should start preparing for this new piece of legislation, says Abine CEO Rob Shavell.

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Retailer Hanna Andersson, Salesforce Are First Sued Under New California Privacy Law

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And except when you’re the first retailer to get rung up under the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). 1, the first-class action lawsuit alleging data breaches under the CCPA was filed on Feb 5. The CCPA is similar to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ), which took effect in 2018.

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Retailer Hanna Andersson, Salesforce Get First Taste Of New California Privacy Law

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And except when you’re the first retailer to get rung up under the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). 1, the first-class action lawsuit alleging data breaches under the CCPA was filed on Feb 5. The CCPA is similar to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ), which took effect in 2018.

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Securing Your Wealth: How Cybersecurity Affects Investment Decisions

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Non-compliance with regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA can have severe repercussions, including hefty fines and operational restrictions. These can adversely affect a company’s financial performance and market position. The consequences of non-compliance extend beyond immediate financial penalties.

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Tech Lobbyists Oppose California Consumer Privacy Act

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Last year, California passed the California Consumer Privacy Act ( CCPA ), which allows state residents to request to see the data that businesses collect on them, ask that it be deleted, opt out of having that data sold to third parties, and more. In addition, another bill, AB 846, would change restrictions on loyalty card programs.

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