South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act – an overview
South Africa’s POPIA is a data privacy law that preceded the GDPR by five years. We look at how it addresses consumer rights, companies’ responsibilities...
Apr 14, 2022
Artificial intelligence (AI) and data privacy
Businesses use artificial intelligence for data analysis to improve predictions and decisions. This brings security responsibilities and data privacy...
Apr 12, 2022
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.
Apr 11, 2022
Industry News
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...
Feb 16, 2022
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Italian DPA announces new guidelines and tighter deadlines
How can you make sure to navigate data privacy correctly? This article provides you with the relevant information regarding GDPR in Italy.
Oct 18, 2021
Regulations
Brazil’s General Data Protection Law / Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) – an overview
Brazil’s LGPD builds on existing Brazilian law and is influenced by the GDPR. We look at how it addresses consumer rights, companies’ responsibilities and...
Mar 14, 2022
The Future of Privacy: Why Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and data protection can only go hand in hand
Learn how you can work towards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) targets by implementing the right privacy strategy within your firm.
Nov 4, 2021
Children’s Online Privacy Act (COPPA) – An Overview
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act is a federal law in the United States that came into effect in 2000 and protects personal information of children...
Nov 3, 2021
Data Privacy
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.
Feb 8, 2022
China’s Personal Information Protection Law – An Overview of PIPL
We look at what China’s Personal Information Protection Law means for the data privacy rights of citizens and for companies’ responsibilities.
Nov 3, 2021
Data is the new gold – how and why it is collected and sold
Consumer data is constantly collected and sold online. Smart companies can turn consent for that – not just the data – into a competitive advantage.
Oct 21, 2021
Cookies
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.
Dec 17, 2021
Cookie walls - what's allowed and what isn't?
We explain what cookie walls are and if they're legal, and some alternatives to the cookie wall. Find out this and more here.
Sep 6, 2021
GDPR cookie consent - now and in the future
Tracking Cookies and the GDPR: Why not all cookies are the chocolate chip kind? What are tracking cookies and what are they used for? Read more.
Jul 14, 2021
Privacy Policy
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.
Sep 28, 2021
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.
Dec 6, 2021
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...
Sep 21, 2021
Product Updates
Monthly Product Update - getting the most from apps and advanced formatting
Apps SDK v2.0 has great new features. Find out today if your plan includes our Mobile SDKs.
Dec 2, 2021
Browser UI – How to migrate from Consent Management Platform v1 to v2
Ongoing optimizations and great new features of our CMP are in version 2. We’ve answered common questions about migrating.
Nov 6, 2021
Monthly Product Update - embracing platforms and all users’ needs
Accessibility certification, a new Adobe extension, and mobile plans for all your needs!
Nov 4, 2021
Latest articles
Apple’s App Tracking Transparency: 7 upcoming scenarios
With the launch of iOS 14.5, Apple has finally rolled out its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework just under...
Jun 25, 2021
Usercentrics Hubspot Implementation Guide
With a few easy steps, you can add the Usercentrics script to your Hubspot website and start collecting user...
It’s all about consumer trust: How transparent data management can build up your brand’s image
Building any amount of trust takes time, and for digital companies this is no different. When it comes to...
Regulations May 31, 2021
Google’s Federated Learning of Cohorts: why you need to give a FLoC
Third-party browser cookies are facing extinction. Google will be phasing them out over the coming months, which has significant...
May 20, 2021
Usercentrics Adobe Launch Implementation Guide (CMP v1)
This is an implementation guide for those who have the Usercentrics CMP script tag and an Adobe Launch Cloud...
May 10, 2021
Usercentrics Matomo Tag Manager Implementation Guide
Usercentrics makes it simple for you to collect consent on your website with a few easy steps. Usercentrics allows...
Product Updates May 3, 2021
April 2021 Monthly Product Updates
New month, new product updates! Supercharge your CMP now with this month’s new features and CMP support.
FAQ LGPD
The LGPD is Brazil’s General Data Protection Law, passed by the National Data Protection Authority (Autoridade Nacional de Proteção...