--- title: Blog | Outside GC | compliance description: compliance | The Outside GC blog features practical tips, insights, and other news from Outside GC's experienced on-demand attorneys. 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With increased attention being paid to individual privacy rights and the recent enactment of new state privacy laws in the U.S., it is an opportune time for companies to determine whether they are data brokers so that they can focus their compliance efforts on the various requirements, if applicable. [Continue Reading](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/data-broker-laws-deserve-closer-look) [![California’s Evolving Privacy Law Landscape](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Act-or-CCPA-symbol-1205164811_1027x1027.jpeg) ](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/california-privacy-laws) ## [California’s Evolving Privacy Law Landscape](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/california-privacy-laws) December 28, 2020 at 2:44 PM - [compliance](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/compliance), Just as the ink had dried on what we thought was the CA Attorney General’s final set of regulations for the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), a new, fourth draft set was submitted earlier this month, building upon the third draft set issued in October. Both sets of regs have yet to be finalized. [Continue Reading](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/california-privacy-laws) [![Key California Employment Laws for 2021](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hubfs/law-concept%2c-lawyer-woman-hoding-pen-with-contract-or-agreement-document-to-customer-for-signing-in-courtroom-legal.-1169195898_1258x838.jpeg) ](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/key-california-employment-laws-for-2021) ## [Key California Employment Laws for 2021](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/key-california-employment-laws-for-2021) November 30, 2020 at 1:04 PM - [compliance](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/compliance), If you are a private-sector company with employees in California, please take note of the following new laws which go into effect as of January 1, 2021 (or earlier, as indicated below). Businesses impacted by these changes should review and update existing policies and procedures, including employee handbooks and records retention policies, independent contractor agreements, and arbitration agreements. [Continue Reading](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/key-california-employment-laws-for-2021) [![Updates to California's COVID-19 Safe Reopening Playbook + New FAQS](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Reopening-concept-after-the-coronavirus-pandemic-1222782112_1418x743.jpeg) ](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/updates-to-californias-covid-19-safe-reopening-playbook-new-faqs) ## [Updates to California's COVID-19 Safe Reopening Playbook + New FAQS](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/updates-to-californias-covid-19-safe-reopening-playbook-new-faqs) August 10, 2020 at 4:01 PM - [Employment Law](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/employment-law), Since our [original post](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/california-employers-covid-19-safe-reopening-playbook-now-available), the State of California has released a revised version of the COVID-19 employer playbook, which is now called the “[COVID-19 Employer Playbook: Supporting a Safer Environment for Workers and Customers](https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/employer-playbook-for-safe-reopening--en.pdf).” According to this updated guidance: [Continue Reading](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/updates-to-californias-covid-19-safe-reopening-playbook-new-faqs) [![For California Employers: COVID-19 Safe Reopening Playbook Now Available](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Reopening-concept-after-the-coronavirus-pandemic-1222782112_1418x743.jpeg) ](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/california-employers-covid-19-safe-reopening-playbook-now-available) ## [For California Employers: COVID-19 Safe Reopening Playbook Now Available](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/california-employers-covid-19-safe-reopening-playbook-now-available) July 29, 2020 at 1:50 PM - [Employment Law](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/employment-law), The California Department of Public Health recently released detailed guidance for employers who are trying to understand their obligations during the coronavirus pandemic. The [COVID-19 Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening](https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/employer-playbook-for-safe-reopening--en.pdf) is intended to help businesses plan and prepare to reopen safely and mitigate the risks for workers and customers. [Continue Reading](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/california-employers-covid-19-safe-reopening-playbook-now-available) [![Does COVID-19 Impact GDPR Protections?](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Man-filling-medical-form-for-health-insurance.-Medicine-research%2c-survey-or-study.-Patient-or-doctor-writing-personal-information-and-medical-data.-Contract-or-agreement.-1012049070_1268x830.jpeg) ](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/does-coronavirus-impact-gdpr-protections) ## [Does COVID-19 Impact GDPR Protections?](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/does-coronavirus-impact-gdpr-protections) April 17, 2020 at 10:48 AM - [compliance](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/compliance), The novel coronavirus has upended business operations on a global scale, and mitigation efforts continue to be implemented to help organizations stay afloat during this unprecedented pandemic. On March 19th, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), an informal working group comprised of representatives of each of the national data protection authorities in the EU, [issued a statement](https://edpb.europa.eu/sites/edpb/files/files/news/edpb_statement_2020_processingpersonaldataandcovid-19_en.pdf) regarding data processing activities during this public health crisis, emphasizing that while data protection rules should not hinder the fight against COVID-19, it is still imperative that certain prescribed steps be taken to ensure the protection of personal data. [Continue Reading](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/does-coronavirus-impact-gdpr-protections) [![Understanding the CCPA: Key Provisions and Readiness Checklist](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hubfs/CCPA-California-Consumer-Privacy-Act-Lock-Orange-and-Gold-1081813976_1072x983.jpeg) ](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/ccpa-data-privacy-protection-california-consumer-privacy-act) ## [Understanding the CCPA: Key Provisions and Readiness Checklist](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/ccpa-data-privacy-protection-california-consumer-privacy-act) November 4, 2019 at 8:15 AM - [compliance](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/compliance), A first of its kind in the U.S., the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious privacy legislations in the world; and with 17 additional states so far following its lead, data privacy protection is finally having its day in the United States. Effective January 1, 2020, the CCPA will become enforceable as early as next spring. More specifically, the Act will be enforced on the earlier of either July 1, 2020 or 6 months from the date of issuance of the final regulations, following the California Attorney General’s enforcement guidelines (expected mid-September). [Continue Reading](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/ccpa-data-privacy-protection-california-consumer-privacy-act) [![Nonprofit Regulation Compliance: Sweepstakes and Other Prize Promotions](https://62401.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Sweepstakes_1.jpg) ](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/sweepstakes-prize-promotions-nonprofit-compliance) ## [Nonprofit Regulation Compliance: Sweepstakes and Other Prize Promotions](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/sweepstakes-prize-promotions-nonprofit-compliance) August 8, 2019 at 10:32 AM - [compliance](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/topic/compliance), In her latest [ACC Docket article](https://www.accdocket.com/articles/nonprofit-knowledge-sweepstakes-prize-promotion.cfm), Outside GC's Lakshmi Sarma Ramani discusses the use of prize promotions, such as sweepstakes and contests, by nonprofit organizations, highlighting their obligation to comply with federal and state prize promotion laws despite being exempt from other tax laws.   [Continue Reading](https://62401.hs-sites.com/blog/sweepstakes-prize-promotions-nonprofit-compliance) ### Subscribe to our Blog ### Popular Posts [View All Posts ›](https://www.outsidegc.com/blog/all) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fcompliance%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fcompliance%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fcompliance%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fcompliance%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Blog%20%7C%20Outside%20GC%20%7C%20compliance) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fcompliance%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2F62401.hs-sites.com%2Fblog%2Ftopic%2Fcompliance%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) This publication should not be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances nor an offer to represent you. 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