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Legal articles in easy to understand language.
Determining if Your Users Fall Under GDPR Jurisdiction
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has changed how companies around the world are handling the personal information of their users. This privacy law out of the European Union extends its jurisdiction to any company or entity that collects or processes the personal information of residents of the EU. This...
GDPR Data Processor Requirements
Data processing converts raw data into something usable and valuable. The conversion is a process using a predefined operation carried out manually or automatically. If you use programs like Apache Hadoop or Apache Spark to sort or define data, then you're engaging in what the law describes as data processing. The...
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...