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Aug 4, 2024
What is a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) under the GDPR?
The GDPR and other laws require a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) where data processing activities can result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals. We look at who is responsible for a DPIA, what it should contain, and how to carry it out for your organization.
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Aug 6, 2024
What is a privacy notice and why do you need one?
Most data privacy laws require that users be notified about the use of their data, their rights, and more. A privacy notice is a common way to provide this. Read on for everything you need to know about the what, when, why, and how of privacy notices.
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Aug 6, 2024
Understanding the cookie popup
Privacy-led marketing and compliance with global privacy laws require companies to implement a cookie popup that informs users and asks them for their consent. Here’s what you need to know for great user experience, high-quality data, and privacy compliance.
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Jul 30, 2024
What you need to know about data minimization
By adopting data minimization practices, companies can reduce the risks associated with data breaches and misuse, comply with regulatory requirements, and build trust with customers by demonstrating respect for their data and privacy. Here’s what you need to know.
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Aug 12, 2024
Seamless Migration to Usercentrics CMP V3: Enhancing web performance and user experience
Usercentrics is launching Version 3 of our Consent Management Platform (CMP). This version is the result of a committed focus on enhancing web performance and user experience. We’ve also made migration from V2 to V3 easier than ever before. Keep reading to learn all about it.
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Aug 8, 2024
Implement privacy by design to protect user data and privacy
Privacy by design starts long before visitors arrive on your website. It centers data privacy best practices, user experience, and data protection at all stages of planning, design, development, and operations. Learn about the core principles and how it can benefit your business.
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Jul 30, 2024
Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance: step by step guide
Learn how a high performance consent management platform can help your company implement data privacy practices to comply with DMA requirements from gatekeeper platforms and drive privacy-led marketing.
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Jul 30, 2024
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (KCDPA) — an overview
The Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (KCDPA) goes into effect on January 1, 2026. Businesses that operate in the state and process the personal data of Kentucky residents must be ready to comply with its provisions or risk facing civil penalties.
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Jul 22, 2024
What is Google Consent Mode? Implementation guide
Learn how implementing Google Consent Mode v2 with a Google-certified CMP can help you balance user privacy and effective data collection to achieve and maintain privacy compliance while optimizing your marketing efforts.
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Jul 22, 2024
Cookies and the GDPR: How to achieve cookie compliance
Discover how to effectively achieve and maintain GDPR cookie compliance. Learn to implement consent banners using tools like Usercentrics CMP, and understand legal requirements to ensure your website adheres to privacy regulations.
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Jul 19, 2024
The cookieless future: impact and solutions
The cookieless future is becoming the cookieless present. Digital marketing and advertising require new solutions for growth, like access to first-party data, consent management, and integrated tools to meet updated requirements from Google and other influential platforms.
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Jul 18, 2024
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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Jul 17, 2024
Our picks of the top 8 cookie tracking software of 2024
Our top picks of the best cookie tracking software will help you keep track of your cookie use and achieve compliance with global data privacy laws, from the GDPR to CCPA, and more.
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Jul 17, 2024
Navigating the differences between opt-out versus opt-in consent
Opt-in or opt-out consent requirements vary depending on your region and applicable regulations and policies. Learn the key differences between both concepts and when to use one or the other.
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Jul 17, 2024
Top GDPR Compliance Software: pricing, features, and reviews
Review these top 7 GDPR compliance software options and compare their features and price points.
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Jul 17, 2024
What you need to know about Google Tag Manager and how it works with cookie consent and the GDPR
Managing Google Tag Manager cookie consent and GDPR compliance is important for businesses operating in the EU, UK, and Switzerland. Here’s what you need to know about Google Tag Manager, cookie consent, and the GDPR.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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