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Mar 28, 2024
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – an overview
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
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
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
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.
Feb 19, 2025
EU regulators scrutinize DeepSeek for data privacy violations
Chinese AI company DeepSeek has caused a stir with its R1 model. EU regulators are also paying attention and expressing concern over the app’s collection and use of EU residents’ personal data. We look at why data protection authorities are investigating and what action they’re taking.
Feb 14, 2025
8 leading consent management platforms of 2026
From mechanisms to collect, manage, and securely store user consents to customizable banners that enable granular consent collection, we outline the offerings of 8 of the top consent management platforms on the market.
Feb 11, 2025
Understanding the New York SHIELD Act
The New York SHIELD Act affects any business handling New York state residents’ private information. With specific security requirements, breach notification deadlines, and new protected data categories from March 2025, businesses worldwide must understand their obligations.
Feb 7, 2025
RoPA and the GDPR: Explanation, benefits, and best practices
To comply with the GDPR, you need to keep accurate records of your data processing activities (RoPAs). In this guide, you’ll learn how RoPAs can benefit your business and what information you need to include in them. Plus, get tips on best practices for maintaining accurate records.
Feb 7, 2025
U.S. data privacy laws by state: rights and requirements
In 2025 more US state privacy laws will come into effect than in any previous year, though federal legislation remains stalled. We compare what US state-level data privacy laws mean for consumers and businesses.
Feb 3, 2025
New regulatory updates for cookie use in Norway: What to know and how to comply
Norway’s data privacy protections have become stricter and in line with EU standards, with regulatory updates for cookie use taking effect as part of the E-Com Act (Ekomloven). We explore what the new rules are, how companies can comply with them, and what penalties are for violations.
Jan 31, 2025
American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) – an overview
The American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA), if enacted, would have established the first comprehensive federal data privacy law in the US. Learn about privacy requirements, enforcement mechanisms, and special obligations for large data holders.
Jan 30, 2025
The BeReal case: Use of dark patterns for app consent?
Privacy advocacy group noyb filed a complaint against social networking app BeReal for allegedly manipulating its users into consenting to specific uses of their data. Is consent by banner fatigue a violation of the GDPR? We look into the case.
Apr 18, 2023
Our picks of the 6 top CookieYes alternatives for consent management in 2024
We outline some of the best options for compliantly obtaining and managing user consent. Here are our picks for the best alternatives to CookieYes.
Apr 18, 2023
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Our picks of the 6 top CookieYes alternatives for consent management in 2024
We outline some of the best options for compliantly obtaining and managing user consent. Here are our picks for the best alternatives to CookieYes.
Apr 18, 2023
Our picks of the 6 top CookieYes alternatives for consent management in 2024
We outline some of the best options for compliantly obtaining and managing user consent. Here are our picks for the best alternatives to CookieYes.
Apr 18, 2023
Our picks of the 6 top CookieYes alternatives for consent management in 2024
We outline some of the best options for compliantly obtaining and managing user consent. Here are our picks for the best alternatives to CookieYes.
Our picks of the 6 top CookieYes alternatives for consent management in 2024
We outline some of the best options for compliantly obtaining and managing user consent. Here are our picks for the best alternatives to CookieYes.
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