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Legal articles in easy to understand language.
GDPR Data Controller Requirements
The GDPR came into effect in May 2018, and it changed the role of the data controller - the person or organization responsible for data collection and storage. If it were possible to sum up the new role of the data controller in one word, the word would be relevant. ...
GDPR Data Controller vs. Data Processor
Both data controllers and data processors have new obligations under the GDPR, but their responsibilities vary. Generally, data controllers have more accountability and liability, but processors will have new responsibilities and new added layers of liability written into their roles. Are you a controller or a processor? Keep reading to find...
The Importance of a Privacy Policy URL
A Privacy Policy is a legal requirement for all websites and apps that collect or use personal information from users. In fact, you won't be able to launch your app without one. That's because sites like Facebook and most app stores won't let you go live without a Privacy Policy...
Privacy Policies for Online Auction Platforms
Your new auction website is almost ready to launch, but you don't have your Privacy Policy in place. Without a Privacy Policy that satisfies all applicable privacy laws, your new online enterprise could quickly bring in more punitive fines than it's worth. As you create a Privacy Policy for an...
GDPR Data Processing Agreements
Whether you're a data controller, a data processor, or both, it's important to understand data processing agreements and have them in place when need be. These contracts ensure that all parties involved are properly handling personal data, primarily laying down requirements for data processors to meet before they are trusted with...
Do I Need to Comply with the GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a new set of privacy laws protecting residents of the European Union. The GDPR states that any entity which collects or processes the personal data of residents of the EU must comply with the regulations set forth by the GDPR. The GDPR is very...