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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). Although the law has only been in effect since Jan.1, 1, the first-class action lawsuit alleging data breaches under the CCPA was filed on Feb 5. The California law is more specific and more punitive for breaches.

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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). Although the law has only been in effect since Jan.1, 1, the first-class action lawsuit alleging data breaches under the CCPA was filed on Feb 5. The California law is more specific and more punitive for breaches.

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Chargeback Rules: What Laws & Regulations Govern the Dispute Process?

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What Laws Govern Chargebacks in the US? Key International Laws Impacting Chargeback Processes The US led the world in payment card adoption, and as such, also adopted a leading role in developing chargeback rules and best practices. The post Chargeback Rules: What Laws & Regulations Govern the Dispute Process?

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New CA Privacy Law Requires Retailers To Disclose Data Collection

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A new law in California requires companies to explain exactly what customer information, if any, is being sold to third parties, according to a report by Reuters. The new law goes into effect on Jan. Some retailers are saying compliance will be difficult because of the law’s unclear language.

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US Companies Scramble To Comply With Impending CA Privacy Law

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An estimated half-million businesses will be affected when the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) comes into effect on Jan. Passed in 2018, the law dictates that consumers in California have the prerogative to access any and all personal data that a company has on them and request that it be deleted and not sold.

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How to Improve Compliance with Multilingual Cybersecurity Resource

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Navigate legal and regulatory frameworks Dealing with laws and rules about cybersecurity in different countries is a must. The EU has GDPR , while the US sticks to HIPAA for health data and CCPA in California for consumer privacy. Think about the various regulations around the world.

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California’s Gritty Privacy Edict Could Get Stricter

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The real estate developer behind California’s tough new privacy law — the strictest in the U.S. Alastair Mactaggart’s 2018 state ballot initiative resulted in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and now he wants to ensure it’s bullet-proof from modifications that could weaken it. 1, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday (Dec.

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