Which law primarily focuses on the protection of consumer data in the United States?

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) primarily focuses on the protection of consumer data within the United States. Enacted in 2018, the CCPA gives California residents enhanced rights regarding their personal information, including the right to know what personal data is collected, the right to delete that data, and the right to opt out of the sale of their data. This law is significant because it establishes a framework for consumers to control their personal information in a manner that reflects growing concerns about privacy in the digital age.

The other options pertain to specific areas of data protection but do not address consumer data broadly. For instance, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European regulation and does not apply in the U.S. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) focuses specifically on the protection of health information rather than general consumer data. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is designed to protect the privacy of children under the age of 13 and again does not encompass the broader consumer data protections that the CCPA addresses.