# [Usercentrics blog](https://usercentrics.com/knowledge-hub/) **Dive into our blog articles for insights on data privacy, product news, and regulatory updates. Discover trends in privacy-led marketing, and explore tools and strategies to optimize user consent and increase revenue.** --- ## Curated articles ![The EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – an overview](https://usercentrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/uc_hero_1000x1000_gdpr_overview_a.jpg) **Mar 28, 2024** — [The EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – an overview](https://usercentrics.com/knowledge-hub/the-eu-general-data-protection-regulation/) The EU's GDPR is a well-known, influential European data privacy law. We look at how it addresses consumer rights, companies' responsibilities, and enforcement. --- **Feb 13, 2025** — [Everything you need to know about GDPR compliance](https://usercentrics.com/knowledge-hub/gdpr-compliance/) GDPR compliance can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Here are the essentials you need to know. --- **Mar 19, 2025** — [Top 15 compliance automation software: Comparing pricing, features, and reviews](https://usercentrics.com/knowledge-hub/compliance-automation-software/) We've reviewed the top 15 compliance automation software options and compared their features and price points. --- **Jul 23, 2025** — [The ultimate guide to Google Tag Assistant for privacy-friendly tracking](https://usercentrics.com/knowledge-hub/how-to-use-google-tag-assistant/) Google Tag Assistant helps businesses verify their tracking is working, so every click, conversion, and campaign metric is captured correctly. This guide covers how to set it up, interpret results, and fix common errors. It also explains why Tag Assistant alone isn't enough for privacy compliance, and how pairing it with server-side tracking and a CMP closes the gap. --- ![Nebraska Data Privacy Act: an overview](https://usercentrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/NDPA_hero.svg?v=46378d0b63ef55c8) **May 1, 2026** — [Nebraska Data Privacy Act (NDPA): An Overview](https://usercentrics.com/knowledge-hub/nebraska-data-privacy-act-ndpa/) The Nebraska Data Privacy Act (NDPA) has been in effect since January 1, 2025, establishing data privacy rights for Nebraska residents and compliance obligations for businesses. Nebraska has since expanded its children's privacy framework through the Parental Rights in Social Media Act (LB 383) and amendments to its Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, both effective July 1, 2026. --- ![Guide to the EU AI Act](https://usercentrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/uc_blog_hero_500px_eu_ai_act_202407_blue_01.svg?v=496e48e088332bfa) **Apr 30, 2026** — [Guide to the EU AI Act](https://usercentrics.com/knowledge-hub/eu-ai-regulation-ai-act/) The EU AI Act was adopted in March 2024, making it the world's first comprehensive AI regulation. In March 2026, the European Parliament also approved the EU's signature of the Council of Europe's Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence — the first legally binding international AI treaty. Usercentrics examines what these regulations include, who they affect, and what they mean for data privacy compliance. --- ![Illustration of a note block and a a magnifying glass on a drawing of two children](https://usercentrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/copa_compliance_1000x1000_hero_b.jpg) **Apr 29, 2026** — [COPPA Compliance: Key Requirements for 2026](https://usercentrics.com/knowledge-hub/coppa-compliance/) Compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is required for any business handling the personal information of children under age 13 in the United States. This article discloses the key provisions of COPPA to help organizations take the necessary steps to achieve and maintain compliance and build trust with families. --- ![Children's Online Privacy Act (COPPA) – An Overview-1](https://usercentrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Childrens-Online-Privacy-Act-COPPA-–-An-Overview-1.svg?v=955e3ebe4502e2a1) **Apr 29, 2026** — [Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): An Overview](https://usercentrics.com/knowledge-hub/childrens-online-privacy-protection-act-coppa/) The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a U.S. federal law protecting the personal information of children under 13 online. This overview covers how COPPA defines personal information, who must comply, parental consent requirements, enforcement, and the FTC's 2025 Rule amendments, the first major update to COPPA's regulations in over a decade. --- **Apr 27, 2026** — [PII Compliance Checklist: 8 Steps to Protect User Data in 2026](https://usercentrics.com/knowledge-hub/pii-compliance-checklist/) Collecting personally identifiable Information (PII) from users is the backbone of data analytics in most organizations. Depending on the business purpose, PII ranging from email addresses to health records can help deliver services, build relationships, and enable more personalized experiences. This guide provides a PII compliance checklist to help you protect user data and avoid regulatory fines from global data privacy regulations. --- **Apr 24, 2026** — [Usercentrics opens New York City office to power U.S. market expansion](https://usercentrics.com/knowledge-hub/usercentrics-new-york-office-us-expansion/) Usercentrics is opening its North American headquarters in New York City, marking a major step in its U.S. expansion. Already trusted by 2.4 million websites worldwide, the global consent and data privacy leader is now bringing its full suite — spanning cookie consent, server-side tracking, AI governance, and audience activation — to U.S. marketers and enterprises. --- ![Image of a man in front of a computer and some privacy icons on top](https://usercentrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hero-data-governance-principles-1000x1000-1.jpg) **Apr 20, 2026** — [Data Governance Principles and Why They Matter Beyond the Legal Team](https://usercentrics.com/knowledge-hub/data-governance-principles/) Every organization collects data. Far fewer have clear answers to the questions that follow: who's responsible for it, what it can be used for, how long it should be kept, and what happens when something goes wrong. Data governance principles provide those answers, written down and enforced. --- **Apr 20, 2026** — [How to Use Legitimate Interest as a GDPR Legal Basis (and When Not To)](https://usercentrics.com/knowledge-hub/gdpr-legitimate-interest/) The General Data Protection Regulation has changed how organizations approach data processing, but one lawful basis continues to create challenges: legitimate interest. As the most flexible basis, and often also the most heavily scrutinized under Article 6(1)(f), it gives organizations room to process data while also requiring careful justification. --- ## Stay in the loop Join our growing community of data privacy enthusiasts now. Subscribe to the Usercentrics newsletter and get the latest updates right in your inbox. By subscribing to the Usercentrics Newsletter, you agree that your data may be used for information related to the products and services offered by Usercentrics. 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