Can I skip training employees on CCPA compliance in Washington? What are the requirements?

Requirements for CCPA Compliance Training in Washington

Washington State has its own data privacy law called the Washington Privacy Act (WPA), which is similar to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). However, the WPA has not yet been enacted into law. Therefore, until the WPA is enacted, businesses operating in Washington State are not required to comply with CCPA or provide CCPA training to their employees.

However, if your business operates in California or collects personal information from California residents, you must comply with CCPA and provide CCPA training to your employees. CCPA requires businesses to provide training to all employees who handle consumer inquiries or who are responsible for ensuring the business’s compliance with CCPA ^[1].

In summary, if your business operates in Washington State and does not collect personal information from California residents, you are not required to comply with CCPA or provide CCPA training to your employees. However, if your business operates in California or collects personal information from California residents, you must comply with CCPA and provide CCPA training to your employees.

Source(s):

• [1] Fact Sheet #30: The Federal Wage Garnishment Law, Consumer …

Jurisdiction

Washington

• Privacy