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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.
May 26, 2024
How the EU Data Act affects businesses and consumers
The European Union’s Data Act sets new rules to regulate the way data holders and users can manage and use the vast amounts of data generated from connective devices. We look at what this means for personal and non-personal data sharing, and the obligations laid down by the regulation.
May 26, 2024
Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA): An Overview
Canada’s data privacy law has been active since 2020, through big changes in digital markets and business and personal reliance on the internet. PIPEDA has been updated multiple times, and is again due for an overhaul. Learn about PIPEDA compliance requirements, the 10 Principles, and more.
May 23, 2024
Key Google tools providing cookieless solutions
Google has sophisticated tools that enable companies to obtain high quality data and evolve marketing strategies. Become privacy-compliant, meet Google’s requirements, and scale. The company’s phase out of third-party cookies will have a big impact, but smart companies are planning for the future.
May 19, 2024
How to write a privacy policy: achieve and maintain compliance in 12 steps
Under data privacy laws, you need to clearly communicate with data subjects about the data you’re processing and why, who the data is shared with, and what the individual’s data privacy rights are. Learn how to create and maintain a legally compliant and user-friendly privacy policy or notice.
May 19, 2024
Navigating IT compliance: standards, tips and tools
Learn everything you need to know in this guide to IT compliance. We’ll cover key practices and standards, and how tools like those from Usercentrics can help you manage IT compliance efficiently.
May 17, 2024
Google Privacy Sandbox explained: Respecting user privacy online
Google’s Privacy Sandbox is redefining online privacy, shaping a future where user data is protected. Explore how this initiative is revolutionizing digital advertising and safeguarding your online experience.
May 8, 2024
Is Privacy-Led Marketing the solution to the cookieless future?
Third-party cookies have been a major source of user data that companies need for marketing operations. That’s changing, driven in part by changes from companies like Google. Learn how companies can use Privacy-Led Marketing with consent. Improve performance with consent and get the data you need.
May 7, 2024
Google phase out of third-party cookies: Impacts and solutions
While Google may not yet have completed plans to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome, the end will still happen. Other browsers already made this change several years ago. We look at what third-party cookies are used for in marketing, why there are issues, what will replace them, and more.
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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