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Will the GDPR Affect Open Source Projects?
Ever since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was announced in 2016, the open-source community has been busy. From forum discussions to new compliance code, developers have been doing everything they can to decipher the implications of the GDPR. Over 90% of online software implements some components of open-source code. This...
Terms and Conditions for Ridesharing Apps
Ridesharing apps are transforming the need for a personal automobile, especially in more urban areas. In fact, some people aren't buying cars because they're able to rely on ridesharing. In London, 37% of users of car share companies chose not to buy a car at all and 17% of users intended...
Protecting Your Online Business from GDPR Privacy Complaints
The EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has had online businesses the world over scrambling to comply before it came into full effect on May, 25th 2018, and for good reason. The fines associated with GDPR infringement could be crippling, and end users will have the right to report such...
A Designer/Developer's Role in a Client's Online Legal Agreements
Legal liability. It's not the favorite topic of discussion among designers and developers for online businesses, but everyone realizes the weight of those words. When it comes to taking ownership of legal liability, most prefer to pass it along to someone else. With that in mind, could a designer or...
Google Analytics and the GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is very clear that any collection or processing of personal data from residents of the EU is to be regulated by its rules. A common point of confusion when it comes to GDPR compliance is the use of third-party services that collect or use personal...
Small Businesses and the GDPR
This question has been coming up a surprising amount: "I run a small business. Does the GDPR affect me?" If your small business deals with citizens of the EU, the answer is a resounding YES. While some aspects of the GDPR may affect you differently, with less strict rules for small businesses...