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Can you summarize Bpc Code CACL Division 8 Chapter 22?
SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400. - 22949.80.] > Internet Privacy Requirements [22575. - 22579.]
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to internet privacy requirements in California. It states that operators of commercial websites or online services that collect personally identifiable information from individual consumers residing in California must comply with the provisions of Section 22575 and their posted privacy policy. The document defines ‘personally identifiable information’ and outlines the types of information falling under this category. It also specifies the requirement for operators to conspicuously post their privacy policies on their websites or online services using various methods such as web pages, icons, text links, or other functional hyperlinks. The document further clarifies the definition of an ‘operator’ as any person or entity that owns a website or online service operating for commercial purposes and collecting personally identifiable information from California consumers. It emphasizes that this chapter of the California Business and Professions Code supersedes and preempts all rules, regulations, codes, ordinances, and other laws adopted by local agencies regarding the posting of a privacy policy on an internet website. The document does not mention any specific exemptions or penalties for non-compliance or violation. Overall, the aim of this chapter is to protect the privacy of individuals using websites or online services by ensuring transparency and accessibility of privacy policies.
Whom does it apply to?
Operators of commercial websites or online services that collect personally identifiable information from individual consumers residing in California
What does it govern?
Internet privacy requirements
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Not specified.
Jurisdiction
California