French Data Protection Authority CNIL fines Voodoo and Apple Distribution International millions for app consent violations
French Data Protection Authority CNIL fines Voodoo and Apple Distribution International millions for app consent violations
What is privacy by design and how does it protect data and user privacy?
Privacy by design centers proactive data and user protection at all stages of planning, design, development and operations.
How to respect consent in your Tealium EventStream with the Usercentrics CMP
Server-side tagging enables better data quality and control. Learn more about implementing it with Tealium’s EventStream and Usercentrics.
Industry News
Presidential Executive Order directs implementation of new “Privacy Shield” EU-US Data Privacy Framework
With the signing of an Executive Order, a new “Privacy Shield” Data Privacy Framework between the EU and US is a step closer to reality.
Usercentrics is a certified Google CMP Program Partner
Google has launched a new CMP Partner Program with Google Consent Mode featuring Usercentrics Consent Management Platforms (CMPs).
Google Introduces Topics to replace the controversial Federated Learning of Cohorts
Google has canceled plans to replace third-party cookies with their Federated Learning of Cohorts (FLoC). Instead, its new proposed model is Topics.
Regulations
Japan Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI): An Overview
Japan has had data privacy laws for two decades. The APPI has notable differences from the GDPR, and was most recently amended in 2020.
Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA): An Overview
The Connecticut Data Privacy Act is the fifth state-level privacy law passed in the United States and is the most consumer-friendly one to date.
Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA): An Overview
The Utah Consumer Privacy Act is the fourth state-level privacy law passed in the United States and is considered the most “business-friendly”.
Apps
Top 5 best practice tips for obtaining mobile app consent
User consent is a necessity and a clear competitive advantage for app developers. Learn how to best obtain, manage and optimize consumer consent.
App privacy: ultimate guide to app privacy regulations
Find out how user consent and privacy compliance influence of apps, and how the consent management SDK can help you automate the entire process.
Privacy by design: 6 reasons why apps must care about privacy
It is critical for companies that rely upon much of their revenue from user interaction to have a proper apps privacy strategy in place. Learn more here.
Server-side tagging
How to implement server-side conversion tracking with Google Ads and Usercentrics CMP
Server-side tagging enables better data quality and control and reduced costs. Learn more about implementing it with Google Ads and Usercentrics.
Server-side tagging: what it is and how it will impact the future of consent and data
Privacy regulations and web technologies are changing quickly, presenting challenges for companies that need data. More sophisticated solutions are coming.
How Server-side tracking and consent management creates harmony between privacy and data
Managing user consent is no longer just an in-browser discipline. Evolving technology and legislation require brands to consider new consent management...
Data Privacy
How to benefit from consent-based marketing
Data privacy continues to be a top priority for companies, as consumers increasingly want transparency and choice over their data.
Zero-, first- and third-party data: What’s the difference?
Data is critical for business, but which data? Regulation, consumer awareness and technology are bringing evolution to data privacy and strategy.
Switzerland’s Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP)
Switzerland’s new FADP replaces the previous 30-year-old data privacy act, bringing it up to date with new technologies and giving Swiss citizens new rights.
Cookies
German Data Protection Officer calls for Google to offer “reject all” cookie consent option
Hamburg Data Protection Officer calls for Google to fix unequal access to consent and enable a “reject all” option for personal data processing.
Cookie consent: 4 tips to increase opt-in rates and regain users trust
The acceptance rate is the key to improving ad revenue. Find out how to re-engage users who have opted out.
What are dark patterns and how do they affect consent?
With more privacy laws in place around the world, use of dark patterns and similar manipulative design techniques is increasingly risky.
Privacy Policy
Google Analytics and GDPR compliance rulings in the European Union
We explain the recent European legal rulings about Google Analytics and GDPR compliance, what Google is doing about it, and how companies can protect data.
What is a privacy policy and why do you need one?
Privacy policies help organizations comply with privacy laws by communicating to users about data collection used by websites and apps.
CNIL opens the door to increased compliance: Quick Check - Is your website still compliant?
Websites that choose to interpret the user’s regular act of scrolling as providing an opt-in, are failing to be data privacy compliant. Learn how to comply...
Product Updates
Consent Management for Customer Data Solutions
Using Data Warehouses and CDPs to store and manage customer data on companies’ own servers means opportunities and constraints for consent management.
Monthly Product Update: Our latest industry report, a new US-regulation, new features and more!
Read on to learn more about industry news, the newest features in our consent management platform and existing partnerships!
Why do you need a Preference Management and Consent Management Solution?
Preference management enables brands to better centralize, target and segment based on higher quality data, and integrates seamlessly with consent management.
Latest articles
Cookies May 22, 2019
Are cookies personal data?
Since the GDPR came into effect in May 2018, website operators have had to question whether cookies count as...
Regulations May 22, 2019
Do I need a user’s consent for retargeting?
What is retargeting? With retargeting, a user’s browser history is analyzed to address the user with products that he/she...
Cookies Apr 29, 2019
What are cookies?
Since the GDPR came into effect in May 2018, website operators have had to ask themselves, whether cookies count...
Cookies Apr 25, 2019
Cookie Hint
What is a cookie hint? Ever since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect in May 2018,...
Regulations Feb 15, 2019
BayLDA: Tracking tools are not used in compliance with GDPR
On the occasion of Safer Internet Day, the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision (BayLDA) audited websites with...
Privacy Policy Oct 12, 2018
ePrivacy – Everything you need to know about it
What exactly is ePrivacy and how does it affect your business? In this article we want to give you...
Embed consents from Usercentrics directly into your website
Our Consent Management Platform enables you to embed Data Processing Services with all their information directly into your website....
Privacy Policy Sep 29, 2018
Consent Under GDPR And ePrivacy
Under GDPR, a consent has to be informed and given freely. That means, that the data subject must have...
Product Updates Sep 29, 2018
Criteria for a CMP
Consent in daily life appears to be simple: it’s a Yes or No question. Consent in legal terms and...
Regulations Sep 26, 2018
The iab Transparency & Consent Framework
The iab consent framework by the iab Tech Lab specifies the way, a consent is saved and forwarded between...
Product Updates Sep 26, 2018
What Is A Consent Management Platform (CMP)?
A CMP aka Consent Management Platform is normally used by advertisers, publishers and agencies and consist of 3 major elements
Regulations Sep 25, 2018
Why Consent
Is Consent mandatory? The question is legit and we’re happy that you ask. As one of the legal bases...