> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://notes.mikaelsamvelian.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://notes.mikaelsamvelian.com/security/compliance-standards-and-policies/california-consumer-privacy-act-ccpa.md).

# California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

This is California's bill that is similar to the GDPR. 

Under the CCPA, consumers should have the following rights:

* Possess the right to understand the purpose of personal data usage.
* Possess the right to be informed about and object to data sales.
* Possess the right to know the recipients of their data.
* Be free from discrimination for objecting to data sales.
* Possess the right to access their held data.