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How the CCPA is Similar to the GDPR
It's no secret that the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which passed in June 2018 and came into force in January 2020, took some inspiration from the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Those who are familiar with the GDPR's right to object might experience a certain sense of deja...
What is the California Consumer Privacy Act?
The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) is a privacy law that was passed on June 28, 2018 and took effect on January 1, 2020. This law has a significant impact on consumers and certain businesses. California has consistently passed laws which aim to protect its residents' privacy, such as...
Informal GDPR Self-Audit for Online Businesses
Is your business GDPR-compliant? GDPR regulations are sweeping and complicated, and there is little guidance provided by the law itself for what you need to do. Consider the fact that every business comes with different data processing needs and requirements and you might find yourself overwhelmed and lost with this European...
GDPR Cookies Policy
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into full force in May of 2018. Businesses have been scrambling to comply - rewriting their Privacy Policies, deleting all traces of unnecessary personal data, and emailing their existing customers to refresh marketing consent. Perhaps the most noticeable sign of privacy practices...
Terms and Conditions for Online Auction Platforms
Writing a Terms & Conditions agreement can be a daunting task for any website, but auction platforms come with their own particular legal obstacles. Each clause will need to be written with the specific functions of an online auction in mind, such as the different ways buyers and sellers will be...
How to Add a Privacy Policy to Your WordPress Site
Privacy laws require you to have a Privacy Policy on your website if you collect personal information from your website visitors. Some of these laws include: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from the EU The California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) from the US The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act...