Standards Comparison

    CCPA

    Mandatory
    2020

    California regulation granting consumer rights over personal data

    VS

    IEC 62443

    Voluntary
    2018

    International standard for IACS cybersecurity.

    Quick Verdict

    CCPA grants California consumers privacy rights like know, delete, opt-out, while IEC 62443 provides OT cybersecurity framework with zones, SLs, certifications. Companies adopt CCPA for legal compliance, IEC 62443 for industrial resilience.

    Data Privacy

    CCPA

    California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)

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

    Key Features

    • Right to opt-out of personal data sales/sharing
    • Right to delete personal information from systems
    • Right to know collected personal data categories
    • Private right of action for data breaches
    • Mandatory Global Privacy Control signal honoring
    Industrial Cybersecurity

    IEC 62443

    IEC 62443 IACS Cybersecurity Standards Series

    Cost
    €€€€
    Complexity
    Medium
    Implementation Time
    18-24 months

    Key Features

    • Zones and conduits segmentation model
    • Security levels SL-T, SL-C, SL-A triad
    • Shared responsibility for stakeholders
    • Seven foundational requirements FR1-7
    • ISASecure modular certifications

    Detailed Analysis

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

    CCPA Details

    What It Is

    The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), is a state regulation establishing consumer privacy rights for California residents. It targets for-profit businesses meeting thresholds like $25M revenue or handling 100K+ consumers' data. Primary purpose: empower consumers with control over personal information (PI), including sensitive PI like biometrics. Approach: rights-based with opt-out focus, notices, and enforcement.

    Key Components

    • Core rights: know/access, delete, opt-out sale/sharing, correct, limit sensitive PI use.
    • Notices at collection, comprehensive privacy policies, 'Do Not Sell/Share' links.
    • Verification processes, vendor contracts, data mapping.
    • Enforcement by CPPA with $2,500-$7,500 fines per violation; private breach actions. No formal certification; compliance via audits and documentation.

    Why Organizations Use It

    Mandatory for applicable businesses to avoid fines, litigation, reputational harm. Drives data governance efficiency, consumer trust, market differentiation. Aligns with GDPR-like regimes for scalability; reduces breach risks via security mandates.

    Implementation Overview

    Phased: scoping/gap analysis (0-3 months), policies/contracts (1-4 months), technical controls (2-6 months), operationalization/training, ongoing audits. Applies globally to CA data handlers; cross-functional for enterprises in tech/retail/finance.

    IEC 62443 Details

    What It Is

    IEC 62443 (ISA/IEC 62443 series) is an international consensus-based standard framework for cybersecurity in Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS). Its primary purpose is securing OT environments across the lifecycle, using a risk-based approach with zones/conduits segmentation and security levels (SL 0–4).

    Key Components

    • Four groupings: General (-1), Policies/Procedures (-2), System (-3), Components (-4).
    • Seven Foundational Requirements (FR1–7) like IAC, RDF, RA; ~140+ component requirements.
    • SL-T (target), SL-C (capability), SL-A (achieved) triad.
    • ISASecure modular certifications (SDLA, CSA, SSA).

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Mitigates OT risks (safety, downtime); supports regulatory alignment (horizontal standard).
    • Enables shared responsibility (asset owners, integrators, suppliers).
    • Procurement leverage, supply chain assurance, insurance benefits.
    • Builds stakeholder trust via certifiable maturity (ML1–4).

    Implementation Overview

    • Phased: governance (CSMS per -2-1), risk assessment (-3-2), segmentation, controls (-3-3/-4-2).
    • Applies to critical infrastructure globally; suits all sizes with pilots.
    • Involves audits, training; optional ISASecure certification.

    Key Differences

    Scope

    CCPA
    Consumer privacy rights and data handling
    IEC 62443
    IACS/OT cybersecurity and risk management

    Industry

    CCPA
    All businesses handling CA resident data
    IEC 62443
    Industrial automation, critical infrastructure

    Nature

    CCPA
    Mandatory state privacy regulation
    IEC 62443
    Voluntary international cybersecurity standard

    Testing

    CCPA
    DSAR process validation, audits
    IEC 62443
    Risk assessments, SL testing, certifications

    Penalties

    CCPA
    $2,500-$7,500 per violation, private actions
    IEC 62443
    No legal penalties, certification loss

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about CCPA and IEC 62443

    CCPA FAQ

    IEC 62443 FAQ

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