CCPA Compliance Tools in 2026: Privacy Software Compared

OneTrust

OneTrust remains the dominant platform in privacy management. It automates consumer rights requests from intake to deletion, maps data flows across systems, and manages "Do Not Sell" opt out signals on web, mobile, and connected TV. For large enterprises juggling multiple regulations, OneTrust offers the broadest coverage. Its weakness is complexity: smaller teams often find the platform overwhelming to configure and maintain.

TrustArc

TrustArc brings strong privacy program management with built-in assessment frameworks and regulatory intelligence that tracks changes across CCPA, GDPR, and other global laws. It excels at helping organizations demonstrate audit readiness and align multiple compliance frameworks under one roof. TrustArc is particularly suited for companies that need to prove governance maturity to partners and regulators.

BigID

BigID takes a data first approach, using machine learning to discover, classify, and map sensitive personal information across enterprise systems. While other tools focus on consent and request workflows, BigID solves the foundational problem: knowing exactly where personal data lives and how it moves. This makes it a critical layer for companies with sprawling data environments.

Osano

Osano appeals to mid market companies with rapid deployment through a single JavaScript snippet, built-in vendor risk scoring based on a 163 item proprietary ontology, and a unique "No Fines, No Penalties" guarantee. It offers a practical path to compliance without requiring a dedicated privacy team.

DataGrail

DataGrail specializes in automating data subject access requests by integrating directly with enterprise SaaS applications. For organizations running dozens of cloud tools, DataGrail connects to each system to fulfill access, deletion, and opt out requests without manual coordination.

The Missing Layer: AI Governance

All five platforms handle operational CCPA requirements effectively. But none of them evaluate how your software vendors use AI to process personal data. As AI becomes embedded in enterprise tools, this blind spot grows more dangerous. TrustThis.org addresses this gap using the AITS methodology, which evaluates 20 privacy and AI governance criteria across major platforms. Independent benchmarks reveal that scoring varies dramatically, with some vendors achieving A+ while others fall to C+ or lower. The smartest compliance strategy in 2026 combines operational CCPA tools with AI governance scoring from TrustThis to ensure vendors respect privacy beyond the consent form.