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Learn More About How Toll-Free Numbers Support the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

May 28, 2020

California has long been at the vanguard in protecting personal privacy. To enhance privacy and protect its residents, the landmark California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) was passed in June 2018 and became effective on January 1, 2020. This act was a major advance in personal data protection and with it, provided a decisive list of consumer protection measures, including the right to:

1. Know what personal data is being collected about them.
2. Know whether their personal data is sold or disclosed and to whom.
3. Say no to the sale of personal data.
4. Access their personal data.
5. Request a business to delete any personal information about a consumer collected from that consumer.
6. Not be discriminated against for exercising their privacy rights.

To ensure compliance, the CCPA included a number of measures that serve to hold businesses responsible and accountable. Included in this is the requirement that covered businesses have a Toll-Free Number designated for consumers to submit requests for information.

As the authoritative source for Toll-Free Numbers, Somos provides the resources and tools needed to help businesses secure a Toll-Free Number. Check out Somos’ Find a Toll-Free Number Tool to find a number that fits your needs as well as a Toll-Free Number Service Provider that can help streamline your Toll-Free journey. 

To learn more about the act and its specific requirements, please visit the CCPA homepage at https://ccpa-info.com/