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A California privacy law.

Definition

The CCPA is a privacy law in California that gives people rights over their personal information, including the right to opt out of certain data sharing.

In plain English A California privacy law.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It increases transparency and gives users more control over how businesses use and share data.

Example

Example: A site offers a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link.