Bus. & Prof. Code, § 22576 · Chapter 22. Internet Privacy Requirements
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 22576
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
An operator of a commercial Web site or online service that collects personally identifiable information through the Web site or online service from individual consumers who use or visit the commercial Web site or online service and who reside in California shall be in violation of this section if the operator fails to comply with the provisions of Section 22575 or with the provisions of its posted privacy policy in either of the following ways:
(a) Knowingly and willfully.
(b) Negligently and materially.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 829, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2004. Section operative July 1, 2004, pursuant to Section 22579.
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