Standards Comparison

    CCPA

    Mandatory
    2020

    California regulation granting consumers data privacy rights

    VS

    AS9120B

    Mandatory
    2016

    Aerospace QMS standard for parts distributors.

    Quick Verdict

    CCPA mandates privacy rights for California consumers, requiring data notices, opt-outs, and breach security. AS9120B certifies aerospace distributors for traceability and counterfeit prevention. Companies adopt CCPA to avoid fines; AS9120B for market access and supply chain trust.

    Data Privacy

    CCPA

    California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)

    Cost
    €€€€
    Complexity
    Medium
    Implementation Time
    6-12 months

    Key Features

    • Consumer rights to know, delete, correct, opt-out of sales/sharing
    • Applies via thresholds: $25M revenue or 100K+ CA residents/devices
    • Requires 'Do Not Sell or Share' links and GPC signals
    • Right to limit sensitive personal information usage
    • Private right of action for security breaches
    Quality Management

    AS9120B

    AS9120B Quality Management Systems - Requirements

    Cost
    €€€€
    Complexity
    High
    Implementation Time
    6-12 months

    Key Features

    • Counterfeit and suspected unapproved parts prevention
    • Traceability and chain-of-custody controls for split lots
    • Risk-based external provider evaluation and monitoring
    • Configuration management via sales order records
    • Enhanced preservation and product identification requirements

    Detailed Analysis

    A comprehensive look at the specific requirements, scope, and impact of each standard.

    CCPA Details

    What It Is

    California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), amended by California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), is a state regulation granting California residents rights over personal information. It targets for-profit businesses meeting thresholds, using a rights-based, risk-proportionate approach for data governance and compliance.

    Key Components

    • Consumer rights: know/access, delete, correct, opt-out sales/sharing, limit sensitive PI
    • Thresholds: $25M revenue, 100K+ consumers/devices, 50% data revenue
    • Obligations: notices/policies, DSAR handling (45-90 days), GPC honoring, vendor controls, security
    • Enforcement model: CPPA/AG fines ($2,500-$7,500/violation), private breach actions; no certification

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Avoids regulatory fines, litigation from breaches
    • Enhances data governance, reduces breach risks
    • Builds consumer trust, enables market differentiation
    • Aligns with GDPR, supports multi-state compliance

    Implementation Overview

    Phased: scoping (0-3 months), policies/contracts (1-4m), technical systems (2-6m), training/audits (ongoing). Applies globally to CA data handlers; cross-functional, tool-intensive for enterprises.

    AS9120B Details

    What It Is

    AS9120B is the IAQG quality management system standard for aerospace distributors, based on ISO 9001:2015's 10-clause structure. It establishes requirements for organizations procuring, storing, and reselling parts without alteration, emphasizing risk-based thinking to address distribution risks like traceability loss and counterfeits.

    Key Components

    • Over 100 aerospace-specific requirements beyond ISO 9001.
    • Core areas: context analysis, leadership, planning, support, operations (traceability, counterfeit prevention, supplier controls), performance evaluation, improvement.
    • Built on PDCA cycle; requires documented information, not full procedures.
    • Certification via accredited bodies, leading to OASIS listing.

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Commercial necessity for OEM/Tier-1 supply chains.
    • Mitigates risks of nonconformities, enhances chain-of-custody trust.
    • Drives efficiency, market access (2,442 global certifications), competitive edge.

    Implementation Overview

    • Phased: gap analysis, process design, training, audits (6-12 months).
    • Applies to aviation/space/defense distributors globally.
    • Involves internal audits, management reviews, Stage 1/2 certification.

    Key Differences

    Scope

    CCPA
    Consumer privacy rights and data handling
    AS9120B
    Aerospace distributor quality management

    Industry

    CCPA
    All businesses handling CA resident data
    AS9120B
    Aerospace parts distributors globally

    Nature

    CCPA
    Mandatory state regulation with enforcement
    AS9120B
    Voluntary certification standard

    Testing

    CCPA
    Internal audits and consumer request handling
    AS9120B
    Third-party certification audits

    Penalties

    CCPA
    $2,500-$7,500 per violation, private actions
    AS9120B
    Loss of certification, market exclusion

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about CCPA and AS9120B

    CCPA FAQ

    AS9120B FAQ

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