The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) recently posted discussion drafts of its upcoming regulations on cybersecurity audits and risk assessments. The drafts, shared in anticipation of the Agency’s public board meeting on September 8, 2023, detail their plans for the second rulemaking package under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) since the amendment by the California Privacy Rights Act.[1]
While core information about these draft regulations remains to be extensively covered, their inclusion as part of the materials for the CPPA’s forthcoming meeting underlines their imminent importance. These regulations are expected to bring about substantial changes to the current legal landscape in terms of CCPA compliance requirements.
The proposed rules on cybersecurity audits and risk assessments are seen as a crucial step to ensuring that corporations are adopting preemptive measures against potential digital threats—securing not only their operational integrity but also the personal information of consumers that these corporations handle as part of their day-to-day activities.
On the other hand, corporations and law firms are likely to face more comprehensive compliance requirements once these rules take into effect. The forthcoming regulations promise to set new standards for corporate responsibility and accountability in terms of data privacy, hinting at a tougher, more intricate landscape for data privacy regulation in the state of California.
While we wait for the CPPA to commence its formal rulemaking process, corporations and law firms ought to start gearing up for these new rules. Fundamental steps, including a comprehensive understanding of the upcoming requirements and potential avenues for compliance, are critical to navigate the upcoming changes successfully.
The CPPA’s draft rules mark another critical milestone in the evolution of data privacy laws. The developments in California could well pave the way for broader changes in data privacy regulation across the country.