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Can I use third-party payment processors on my website in California? What are the requirements?

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Third-Party Payment Processors in California

Third-party payment processors are allowed to be used on websites in California. However, there are certain requirements that must be met.

According to California law, any third-party payment processor used on a website must comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) [1.1]. This standard is designed to ensure that all companies that accept, process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment.

Additionally, any third-party payment processor used on a website must comply with California’s data breach notification laws [1.1]. These laws require companies to notify customers in the event of a data breach that involves personal information.

It is also important to note that any website that collects personal information from California residents must comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) [2.1]. This law requires companies to provide certain disclosures to consumers regarding the collection, use, and sharing of their personal information.

Requirements for an Approved Collector

If you are planning to collect electronic waste in California, you must comply with the requirements for an approved collector [1.2]. These requirements include:

  • Beginning collection activities from California sources within 180 calendar days of approval.
  • Transferring at least one load of CEWs to an approved recycler within 180 calendar days of approval.
  • Making reasonable efforts to determine if CEWs collected are from California sources or from non-California sources and keeping track of those materials separately.
  • Not requesting recovery payment for non-California CEWs.
  • Determining if CEWs transferred to recyclers have already been cancelled, and keeping track of those materials separately.
  • Providing the CalRecycle-issued proof of approval identification number when transferring CEWs to or requesting recovery payments from an approved recycler.
  • Providing to any approved collector or approved recycler to whom it transfers CEWs information on the origin (California or non-California) and cancellation status of CEWs transferred.

Conclusion

In summary, third-party payment processors can be used on websites in California, but they must comply with the PCI DSS and California’s data breach notification laws. Additionally, websites that collect personal information from California residents must comply with the CCPA. If you are planning to collect electronic waste in California, you must comply with the requirements for an approved collector.

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