Standards Comparison

    CCPA

    Mandatory
    2020

    California regulation for consumer personal data rights

    VS

    ISO 28000

    Voluntary
    2022

    International standard for supply chain security management systems

    Quick Verdict

    CCPA mandates consumer privacy rights for California data handlers, while ISO 28000 provides voluntary security management for supply chains. Companies adopt CCPA for legal compliance and ISO 28000 for resilience and certification.

    Data Privacy

    CCPA

    California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)

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

    Key Features

    • Grants consumers rights to know, delete, opt-out, correct data
    • Applies to businesses exceeding revenue or data thresholds
    • Requires notices at collection and privacy policies
    • Mandates Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal honoring
    • Imposes fines up to $7,500 per violation by CPPA
    Supply Chain Security

    ISO 28000

    ISO 28000:2022 Security Management Systems Requirements

    Cost
    €€€
    Complexity
    High
    Implementation Time
    12-18 months

    Key Features

    • Risk-based supply chain security assessment
    • PDCA cycle for continual improvement
    • Top management leadership commitment
    • Controls for external processes and suppliers
    • Integration with ISO 31000 and 22301

    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 via rights-based approach including opt-out and data limits.

    Key Components

    • Core rights: know/access, delete, opt-out sales/sharing, correct, limit sensitive PI
    • Notices at collection, privacy policies, vendor contracts
    • Global Privacy Control (GPC) honoring, data minimization
    • Enforcement by CPPA and Attorney General; no certification, but audits/fines

    Why Organizations Use It

    Mandatory for applicable businesses to avoid $2,500-$7,500 per-violation fines and breach litigation ($100-$750 per consumer). Reduces risks, builds trust, enables data governance efficiency, aligns with GDPR-like regimes for market access.

    Implementation Overview

    Phased: scoping/gap analysis (0-3 months), policies/contracts (1-4 months), technical controls (2-6 months), operationalization/training, audits. Applies globally to CA data handlers; cross-functional teams needed for tech, legal, security integration.

    ISO 28000 Details

    What It Is

    ISO 28000:2022 is an international standard specifying requirements for a security management system (SMS) focused on supply chain security. It adopts a risk-based, PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) approach to manage threats like theft, sabotage, and disruptions.

    Key Components

    • Clauses 4-10 cover context, leadership, planning, support, operation, evaluation, and improvement.
    • Emphasizes risk assessment (aligned with ISO 31000), security policies, operational controls, and supplier interdependencies.
    • Built on harmonized ISO structure for integration; supports third-party certification per ISO 28003.

    Why Organizations Use It

    • Reduces supply chain risks, ensures compliance, and meets partner requirements.
    • Delivers continuity, insurance savings, and market access.
    • Builds stakeholder trust through auditable governance.

    Implementation Overview

    • Phased: gap analysis, risk assessment, controls deployment, training, audits.
    • Applicable to all sizes/industries; certification via Stage 1/2 audits. (178 words)

    Key Differences

    Scope

    CCPA
    Consumer data privacy rights and obligations
    ISO 28000
    Supply chain security management system

    Industry

    CCPA
    All sectors handling CA resident data
    ISO 28000
    Logistics, manufacturing, supply chain sectors

    Nature

    CCPA
    Mandatory state regulation with enforcement
    ISO 28000
    Voluntary international certification standard

    Testing

    CCPA
    Internal audits, consumer request handling
    ISO 28000
    Internal/external audits, management reviews

    Penalties

    CCPA
    $2,500-$7,500 per violation, private actions
    ISO 28000
    Loss of certification, no legal fines

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common questions about CCPA and ISO 28000

    CCPA FAQ

    ISO 28000 FAQ

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