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Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)

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Maximum Fine
$20,000 per violation
Scope
State
Regulator
AG
Status
Active

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Overview

The Colorado Privacy Act establishes comprehensive privacy rights for Colorado residents and obligations for businesses processing personal data.

Key Facts

  • Effective July 1, 2023
  • Enforced by Colorado Attorney General
  • Includes consumer rights and business obligations
  • Requires data protection assessments
  • Universal opt-out mechanism required

Key Principles

Consumer Rights

Rights granted to Colorado residents under CPA.

Requirements

  • Right to access
  • Right to delete
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to correct
  • Right to opt-out of targeted advertising
  • Right to opt-out of sales
  • Right to opt-out of profiling

Examples

  • Access request procedures
  • Deletion mechanisms
  • Data portability formats
  • Correction processes
  • Opt-out systems

Transparency

Disclosure requirements for controllers.

Requirements

  • Privacy notice requirements
  • Processing disclosures
  • Rights information
  • Sharing practices
  • Contact information

Examples

  • Privacy policies
  • Notice updates
  • Rights notifications
  • Processing records

Duty of Care

Requirements for protecting personal data.

Requirements

  • Data security
  • Purpose limitation
  • Data minimization
  • Avoid unfair processing
  • Secondary use restrictions

Examples

  • Security measures
  • Processing records
  • Purpose documentation
  • Risk assessments

Compliance Requirements

Data Protection Assessments

Required assessments for processing activities.

Implementation Steps

  • Identify processing requiring assessment
  • Document risks and benefits
  • Evaluate safeguards
  • Consider alternatives
  • Implement controls

Required Documentation

  • Assessment procedures
  • Risk analyses
  • Control documentation
  • Review records
  • Mitigation plans

Consumer Request Handling

Procedures for handling consumer rights requests.

Implementation Steps

  • Establish request procedures
  • Implement verification methods
  • Set response timelines
  • Train staff
  • Document responses

Required Documentation

  • Request procedures
  • Verification methods
  • Response templates
  • Training materials
  • Request logs

Universal Opt-Out

Requirements for honoring universal opt-out mechanisms.

Implementation Steps

  • Implement technical measures
  • Update processes
  • Train staff
  • Monitor compliance
  • Regular testing

Required Documentation

  • Technical specifications
  • Process documentation
  • Training materials
  • Compliance records
  • Test results

Enforcement & Penalties

Attorney General Enforcement

The Colorado Attorney General has authority to enforce the CPA.

Penalty Categories

Civil Penalties
Up to $20,000 per violation
For each violation of the Act
Injunctive Relief
Varies
Court orders to cease violations

Example Cases

Example Case 1
$100,000
2023 - Multiple violations of consumer rights
Example Case 2
$50,000
2023 - Failure to conduct required assessments