Privacy Law & Compliance Blog

In-depth articles on privacy regulations, website legal requirements, and data protection best practices. Written for business owners, developers, and compliance professionals.

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Cookies 9 min read

Cookie Consent: Everything Website Owners Need to Know

A comprehensive guide to cookie consent requirements under GDPR and ePrivacy Directive. Learn how to implement compliant cookie banners.

January 8, 2025
Terms & Conditions 11 min read

Terms and Conditions: What to Include and Why It Matters

Learn what clauses your terms and conditions should contain and how they protect your business from legal disputes and liability.

January 6, 2025
COPPA 10 min read

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Explained

Understanding COPPA requirements for websites and apps that collect data from children under 13. Compliance steps and penalties explained.

January 4, 2025
Data Protection 13 min read

How to Handle a Data Breach: A Step-by-Step Guide

What to do when your business experiences a data breach. From immediate response to notification requirements and long-term recovery.

January 2, 2025
GDPR 11 min read

International Data Transfers Under GDPR: What You Need to Know

Navigate the complex rules around transferring personal data outside the European Union. Standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions explained.

December 28, 2024
Email Marketing 9 min read

Email Marketing and Privacy Laws: Staying Compliant

How to run email marketing campaigns that comply with GDPR, CAN-SPAM, and other regulations. Consent, opt-outs, and best practices.

December 25, 2024
Privacy Policy 8 min read

Third-Party Services and Your Privacy Policy

How to properly disclose third-party services like analytics, advertising, and payment processors in your privacy policy.

December 22, 2024
Mobile Apps 10 min read

Mobile App Privacy Requirements: iOS and Android Guidelines

App store privacy requirements from Apple and Google. What disclosures you need and how to create compliant privacy policies for mobile apps.

December 20, 2024
E-commerce 12 min read

E-commerce Legal Requirements: Beyond Privacy Policies

Legal documents every online store needs. From return policies to terms of sale and consumer protection compliance.

December 18, 2024
Accessibility 11 min read

Website Accessibility and Legal Compliance

Understanding ADA, Section 508, and WCAG requirements. How accessibility relates to legal compliance and how to get started.

December 15, 2024
Social Media 9 min read

Social Media Privacy: What Businesses Need to Know

Privacy considerations for businesses using social media. From pixel tracking to user data collection and disclosure requirements.

December 12, 2024
SaaS 10 min read

Privacy Policies for SaaS Products: Special Considerations

Unique privacy policy requirements for Software as a Service businesses. Data processing agreements, sub-processors, and security disclosures.

December 10, 2024
Industry Trends 8 min read

The Future of Privacy Regulation: Trends to Watch

Emerging privacy laws and regulations around the world. What businesses should prepare for in the coming years.

December 8, 2024
Compliance 9 min read

Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) Explained for SaaS Teams

A practical guide to DPAs: when you need one, what clauses matter, and how to streamline vendor negotiations.

December 6, 2024
Privacy Program 10 min read

Privacy by Design: Practical Steps for Product Teams

Turn privacy principles into a repeatable product workflow with checklists, reviews, and documentation tips.

December 4, 2024
Consent 8 min read

Consent Management Best Practices for 2025

How to collect, store, and honor consent across marketing, analytics, and product experiences.

December 2, 2024
Data Governance 9 min read

Data Retention Policies: A Step-by-Step Guide

Create a retention policy that balances legal requirements, security, and operational needs.

November 30, 2024
Data Protection 10 min read

Breach Notification Timelines: GDPR vs. US State Laws

Compare notification deadlines and requirements across major jurisdictions to plan your incident response.

November 28, 2024
CCPA 8 min read

CPRA Overview: What Changes for California Privacy

A clear overview of CPRA updates to CCPA, including sensitive data rules and new enforcement powers.

November 26, 2024
GDPR 9 min read

UK GDPR Compliance After Brexit: What Changed

Understand the UK GDPR landscape and how it differs from EU GDPR for global businesses.

November 24, 2024
Risk Management 9 min read

Vendor Risk Assessments for Privacy Teams

Build a lightweight vendor review process that covers security, privacy, and contractual risk.

November 22, 2024
COPPA 8 min read

Children's Privacy and Age Verification: A Practical Guide

What COPPA and global rules require, and how to implement age gates without harming UX.

November 20, 2024
Cookies 7 min read

Analytics Cookies vs. Essential Cookies: What's the Difference?

Learn how to classify cookies correctly and explain them clearly in your cookie policy.

November 18, 2024

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