California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018: personal information: exemptions.
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Overview
This bill modifies the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 by removing a provision that exempts publicly available sensitive personal information. It clarifies that sensitive personal information, including data like DNA or health records, is still subject to the privacy protections of the law. The bill also requires residential care facilities for the elderly to have a backup power source for at least 72 hours in case of a power outage, with specific requirements for both for-profit and nonprofit facilities, and establishes penalties for non-compliance.
Key provisions
- Removes the exemption for publicly available sensitive personal information.
- Requires for-profit residential care facilities with 16+ assisted living units to have an alternative power source by January 1, 2030.
- Requires nonprofit residential care facilities with 16+ assisted living units to have an alternative power source by January 1, 2032.
- Specifies compliance requirements for alternative power sources, including generator use and battery systems.
- Establishes civil penalties for facilities that fail to comply with backup power requirements.
- Requires facilities to include backup power information in their emergency and disaster plans.
- Updates Section 1798.140 of the Civil Code to define ‘personal information’ and related terms.
- Declares the bill’s purpose aligns with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020.
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