Standards Comparison

    CCPA

    Mandatory
    2020

    California regulation granting consumers data privacy rights

    VS

    EN 1090

    Mandatory
    2009

    EU standard for steel and aluminium structural execution

    Quick Verdict

    CCPA mandates data privacy rights for California residents, enforced by fines, while EN 1090 requires certified execution of structural metal components for EU market access via CE marking. Companies adopt CCPA to avoid penalties and build trust; EN 1090 for legal sales compliance.

    Data Privacy

    CCPA

    California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)

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

    Key Features

    • Grants consumers rights to know, delete, correct, opt-out of sales/sharing
    • Applies to businesses with $25M revenue or 100K+ CA consumers/devices
    • Mandates notices at collection and Do Not Sell/Share links
    • Requires honoring Global Privacy Control signals frictionlessly
    • Imposes $7,500 fines per intentional violation by CPPA/AG
    Structural Metalwork

    EN 1090

    EN 1090 Execution of steel and aluminium structures

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

    Key Features

    • Risk-based Execution Classes (EXC1-EXC4)
    • Factory Production Control (FPC) certification
    • CE marking via Notified Body audits
    • Welding quality aligned with ISO 3834
    • Material traceability and NDT inspection

    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), as amended by California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), is a state regulation establishing consumer data privacy rights for California residents. It targets for-profit businesses meeting thresholds like $25M revenue or handling 100K+ consumers' data, using a rights-based approach focused on transparency, opt-outs, and data minimization.

    Key Components

    • Core consumer rights: know/access, delete, correct, opt-out sales/sharing, limit sensitive data
    • Obligations: notices at collection, privacy policies, DSAR handling (45-90 days), vendor contracts
    • Enforcement by CPPA with $2,500-$7,500 per violation fines; private breach actions
    • No certification; compliance via audits, risk assessments (2026 for high-risk)

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Mandatory for qualifying businesses to avoid multimillion fines (e.g., $85M settlements)
    • Builds consumer trust, reduces breach risks ($9.48M avg cost)
    • Enables multi-state compliance, competitive differentiation via privacy-by-design
    • Strategic ROI: 75% faster DSARs, 40% incident reduction

    Implementation Overview

    Phased: scope/gap analysis (0-3 months), policies/contracts (1-4 months), tech/automation (2-6 months), training/audits (ongoing). Applies globally to CA data handlers; cross-functional teams essential for data mapping, GPC integration.

    EN 1090 Details

    What It Is

    EN 1090 is a harmonized European standard family for the execution and conformity assessment of structural steel and aluminium components. It implements the EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR), enabling CE marking for load-bearing metal structures in construction. The risk-based approach scales requirements via Execution Classes (EXC1-EXC4) linked to failure consequences, service conditions, and production complexity.

    Key Components

    • **EN 1090-1Conformity assessment, Factory Production Control (FPC), and Declaration of Performance (DoP).
    • **EN 1090-2/-3Technical rules for steel/aluminium execution (welding, tolerances, corrosion protection, inspection).
    • Core principles: traceability, welding quality (ISO 3834), NDT inspection; certified by Notified Bodies via AVCP systems.

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Mandatory for EU market access and CE marking.
    • Reduces liability, rework, and ensures structural safety.
    • Builds trust with clients, enables high-risk projects, and aligns with Eurocodes.

    Implementation Overview

    Phased: gap analysis, FPC development, personnel training, Notified Body certification, ongoing surveillance. Targets fabricators in construction; 3-12 months typical, with audits for EXC2+.

    Key Differences

    Scope

    CCPA
    Consumer data privacy rights and obligations
    EN 1090
    Structural steel/aluminium fabrication and conformity

    Industry

    CCPA
    All sectors handling CA residents' data, US-focused
    EN 1090
    Construction/metal fabrication, EU/EEA mandatory

    Nature

    CCPA
    State privacy regulation with fines
    EN 1090
    Harmonized standard for CE marking certification

    Testing

    CCPA
    DSAR processes, security audits, no formal certification
    EN 1090
    FPC certification, NB audits, ongoing surveillance

    Penalties

    CCPA
    $2,500-$7,500 per violation plus breach lawsuits
    EN 1090
    Market exclusion, no CE marking, certificate suspension

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about CCPA and EN 1090

    CCPA FAQ

    EN 1090 FAQ

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