Top CCPA/CPRA Auditors & Privacy Assessment Firms
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) requires businesses to implement specific consumer privacy rights and data protection practices. The CPRA also created the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), which has enforcement authority and is developing audit regulations. Engaging a third-party auditor helps organizations assess their compliance posture, verify consumer rights processes, and prepare for regulatory inquiries.
What to Look For in a CCPA/CPRA Auditor
- Look for firms with specific CCPA/CPRA legal and technical expertise — the California regulations have unique requirements that differ from GDPR.
- Check if the firm can assess both technical controls (data mapping, access controls, deletion capabilities) and legal/business processes (privacy notices, opt-out mechanisms, consumer request handling).
- Ask about their experience with the CPPA's emerging audit requirements and enforcement trends.
- Verify the firm understands the specific CCPA/CPRA thresholds (annual revenue, consumer data volumes) and exemptions.
- Ask whether the firm offers privacy program maturity assessments that go beyond basic compliance checklists.
- Check if the firm has experience with your specific industry — CCPA applies differently to adtech, e-commerce, SaaS, and financial services.
- Confirm the firm can assess data broker registration requirements and cross-context behavioral advertising restrictions.
CCPA/CPRA Auditor Firms
TrustArc
Leading privacy compliance firm offering CCPA Compliance Verification services. TrustArc combines their privacy management platform with expert consulting to help organizations assess, document, and demonstrate CCPA/CPRA compliance.
A-LIGN
Full-service compliance firm offering CCPA/CPRA privacy assessments alongside SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other framework audits. A-LIGN helps organizations build privacy programs that satisfy multiple state privacy laws simultaneously.
RSI Security
San Diego-based cybersecurity and compliance firm offering CCPA/CPRA assessments with a focus on technical controls. RSI Security helps organizations implement and verify data mapping, deletion capabilities, and access request workflows.
Schellman
Leading assessment firm offering CCPA/CPRA compliance audits alongside SOC 2 and ISO 27701 engagements. Schellman helps organizations map CCPA requirements to existing privacy and security frameworks.
KirkpatrickPrice
Nashville-based firm offering CCPA/CPRA compliance assessments as part of their broader privacy and security audit services. Known for competitive pricing and practical, actionable assessment reports.
360 Advanced
Florida-based CPA and cybersecurity firm offering CCPA/CPRA assessments with a focus on SOC 2 and privacy compliance. They help organizations build comprehensive privacy programs that address multiple state privacy laws.
Lazarus Alliance
Cybersecurity and compliance firm offering CCPA/CPRA assessments through their Continuum GRC platform. They provide ongoing compliance monitoring in addition to point-in-time assessments.
Pricing & Timeline
Typical Pricing
$12,000 – $65,000
Depending on organization size, scope, and complexity. First-time assessments may include readiness and gap analysis fees.
Expected Timeline
2-3 weeks for a privacy gap analysis, 4-6 weeks for a comprehensive compliance assessment including data mapping, consumer rights verification, and privacy notice review.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does CCPA/CPRA require a mandatory audit?
Not yet for most businesses, but the CPRA grants the CPPA authority to require audits for businesses whose processing presents significant risk to consumer privacy. Audit regulations are being finalized. Voluntary assessments are strongly recommended.
Who needs to comply with CCPA/CPRA?
For-profit businesses that collect California residents' personal information AND meet one of: annual gross revenue over $25 million, buy/sell/share personal information of 100,000+ consumers or households annually, or derive 50%+ of revenue from selling/sharing personal information.
What is the difference between CCPA and CPRA?
The CPRA (effective January 1, 2023) amended and expanded the CCPA. Key additions include the right to correct personal information, the concept of "sensitive personal information," new data minimization requirements, and the creation of the CPPA enforcement agency.
How is CCPA different from GDPR?
CCPA/CPRA is narrower than GDPR in some ways (applies to for-profit businesses meeting specific thresholds) and broader in others (includes household data). CCPA uses an opt-out model for data sales, while GDPR requires opt-in consent. CCPA includes a private right of action for data breaches.
How much does a CCPA/CPRA assessment cost?
CCPA/CPRA assessments typically range from $12,000 to $65,000 depending on business size, data complexity, number of processing activities, and whether remediation support is included.
What penalties does the CPPA impose for non-compliance?
The CPPA can impose fines of $2,500 per unintentional violation and $7,500 per intentional violation. There is no cap on total fines. Additionally, consumers have a private right of action for data breaches with statutory damages of $100-$750 per consumer per incident.
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