Sample California Contract Template

CCPA Data Protection Addendum

This CCPA Data Protection Addendum (the “DPA”) reflects the parties’ agreement with respect to the Processing of Customer Personal Information by _______________ (the “Recipient”) on behalf of __________ (the “Customer”) in connection with Recipient’s services (the “Services”) under the Service Agreement (the “Agreement”) governing Customer’s use of the Services. The DPA amends the Agreement and will become effective upon execution by both parties. In case of any conflict or inconsistency with the terms of the Agreement, this DPA will take precedence over the terms of the Agreement to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency.

1. Definitions

“CCPA” means the California Consumer Privacy Act, Cal. Civil Code Section 1798.100 et seq.

“Customer Personal Information” means any personal information (as that term is defined in the CCPA) that is disclosed to Recipient by Customer in connection with the Services.

2. Recipient’s Obligations

1. Recipient will only use Customer Personal Information for the limited and specific purpose of ___________. 
2. Recipient will comply with applicable obligations under the CCPA and provide the same level of privacy protection as is required by the CCPA.
3. Recipient will allow reasonable audits by Customer to ensure Recipient is using Customer Personal Information in manner consistent with its obligations under the CCPA and this DPA.
4. Recipient grants Customer the right to take reasonable and appropriate steps to stop and remediate unauthorized use of Customer Personal Information
5. Recipient will notify Customer if it determines that it is no longer able to meet its obligations under the CCPA and this DPA.