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Aug 4, 2024
What is a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) and why is it essential for GDPR compliance?
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.
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.
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.
Jul 30, 2024
Essential guide to data minimization for GDPR compliance
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.
Apr 17, 2025
The Trump administration, DOGE, and data privacy
The second Trump administration has stated goals of streamlining and rooting out fraud. Central to those efforts is the Department of Government Efficiency. However, their actions have sparked concerns and legal challenges around security and data privacy in the US and abroad.
Apr 14, 2025
Best Compliance Audit Software of 2025 to Prevent Penalties
Learn how compliance auditing software can help ensure you meet regulatory requirements, assess risk, and securely document and store the evidence needed in the event of an audit.
Apr 11, 2025
Transparent humans: digital creators and the importance of privacy
As Creators become both product and producer, privacy becomes a tradeoff. The rise of the Creator economy has reshaped personal boundaries, accelerated data exploitation, and is pushing us toward a new understanding of privacy in the digital age.
Apr 11, 2025
RFP for consent management platforms: Template and guide
Learn tips for creating an effective request for proposal (RFP) for a consent management platform (CMP) that includes key evaluation criteria, as well as how to identify the best CMP for your business.
Apr 11, 2025
CCPA cookie banner and consent: Steps for compliance in 2025
Cookie banners are an important element for achieving data privacy compliance. Learn how to use these tools on your website to effectively inform your users about data collection and enable opt-outs that will help you to comply with the CCPA.
Apr 11, 2025
8 top cookie banner examples: Create a compliant banner
Your cookie banner should balance data privacy requirements and positive user experience while maximizing opt-in rates. See eight cookie banner examples and understand what makes them effective so you can apply these best practices to your own notices.
Apr 10, 2025
Understanding DORA compliance requirements and risks
DORA compliance is now mandatory for financial entities and ICT service providers operating in the EU. Learn who’s affected, what’s required, and how to strengthen operational resilience under the regulation.
Apr 8, 2025
Navigating the GDPR and cookies: What you need to know for 2025
While the GDPR doesn’t explicitly mention how to use cookies, its data protection and privacy requirements do impact cookie usage. Learn how to achieve and maintain compliance with EU data privacy laws while maximizing opt-in rates and making the most of cookie technologies.
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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