Google I/O was big on privacy. So what do app developers need to know?
Google I/O underscored the tech world's privacy focus. Google, once a simple search engine, now protects sensitive user data with innovations like passkeys and...
California’s Privacy Scrutiny: What Should App Publishers Prepare For?
California regulators have set their sights on mobile app compliance with CCPA in 2023, and app makers with users in the Golden State need to be prepared. In...
Why GDPR and CCPA non-compliance could mean game-over for app makers
App makers around the globe need to ensure compliance with GDPR and CCPA to avoid hefty fines, reduced user trust, missed marketing opportunities, and,...
Industry News
Stay ahead of the curve with TCF v2.2: key upgrades and changes
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has recently announced the latest version of its Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) — TCF v2.2. In this blog post,...
Usercentrics is certified for Google’s new CMP requirement for publishers
Usercentrics certified by Google for a new requirement for publishers utilizing Google services. They will now have to use a certified CMP when serving ads in...
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
Regulations
Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (ICDPA): An Overview
The Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act is the sixth state-level data privacy law passed in the United States and like Utah’s is considered quite...
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.
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 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.
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.
Data Privacy
Top 5 ways data privacy is shaping ecommerce
The percentage of purchases made online continues to grow. The percentage of countries protected by data privacy laws is also rapidly increasing. Learn how data...
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 here.
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
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...