Microsoft’s latest (public) commitment to privacy

Plus: How to Make Your AngelList Profile Stand Out From the Competition [AngelList]( [View Online]( [CCPA]( In recent months, four letters have been a source of dread for many tech companies: CCPA. After a series of amendments, the California Consumer Privacy Act (or CCPA) quickly evolved into one of the most comprehensive personal data laws in the country. While experts tend to agree that CCPA gives customers significant (and necessary) controls over their data, many companies are wary of the costs of ensuring compliance with CCPA regulations. Apparently, the folks at Microsoft aren’t so concerned about this potential burden. Julie Brill, Chief Privacy Officer at Microsoft, recently shared that the organization will honor California’s new privacy laws. While an announcement about a company’s commitment to obeying the law might seem silly, there are two reasons why this is a really big deal. First, you could argue that they had to come out with a statement like this. Last year, Microsoft made a similar announcement in regards to GDPR, in which the company promised to apply its core rights to customers around the world. Additionally, the organization remains in an ongoing [fight]( against the Department of Justice over customer emails stored in an offshore data center. Skeptics might argue that these public declarations are merely a PR play to counter Microsoft’s declining [customer satisfaction]( scores. Still, the company’s support of a state-level law like CCPA is significant—especially if Microsoft grants these rights to customers around the world. Second, it will be interesting to see how Microsoft’s public support of CCPA affects tech startups in Silicon Valley. According to California’s Department of Justice, the costs of becoming CCPA compliant could reach a total of $55 billion. Will tech companies in the valley dig their feet in and continue to fight CCPA? Or will some follow Microsoft’s lead and increase their commitment to protecting customer data? We’ve seen plenty of examples showcasing the latter. [Learn how]( startups are easing the burden of becoming compliant with state, federal, and worldwide legislation around customer data and privacy. How to Make Your AngelList Profile Stand Out From the Competition [profile]( Last year, [over 100,000 startups of all sizes]( used AngelList to discover top job-seekers. That is likely good news for anyone looking to join an innovative tech company. But with over two million candidates looking for new jobs last year, it’s important to make a good first impression on the recruiters using [AngelList](. The good news is that a few tweaks to your profile will make your candidate profile stand out from the competition. [Learn More]( Hot startups hiring now 🔥 [Fountain]( - All-in-one hiring automation software for the new service economy. [Start exploring 9 jobs](. [Harry's]( - Meet the shaving company that's fixing shaving. [Start exploring 8 jobs](. [LoanSnap]( - World’s first smart loan technology that uses AI and machine learning. [Start exploring 9 jobs](. [Mentor Collective]( - Helping schools deliver 1-on-1 mentorship to all their students. [Start exploring 4 jobs](. [NextRoll]( - Marketing and data technology powering growth. [Start exploring 11 jobs](. [Drawbotics]( - Redefining the way people buy & sell homes through marketing innovation & technology. [Start exploring 12 jobs](. AngelList Weekly 90 Gold St San Francisco, CA 94133 [Unsubscribe]( | [Update Preferences](