Jaclyn Kilani - Page 4
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Legal writer.
Consent Under the GDPR
One of the biggest changes that the GDPR is bringing is how businesses obtain valid consent to collect and use personal information from EU citizens. Until now, there have been a variety of ways that consent could be obtained. The GDPR changes that and makes consent requirements far more specific and strict. This...
Do Blog Comments Count as User-Generated Content?
When it comes to news articles, blog posts, and product pages, comments and reviews are becoming as interesting and read-over as the original content. The question many businesses are asking is, should visitor comments be considered as user-generated content in a legal sense? The answer is yes. Even the simplest of...
CalOPPA: Your Guide to Creating a Compliant Privacy Policy
Over 39 million people live in California. Do you think there's a possibility that one of them may find his way onto your website or mobile app? If so, your Privacy Policy will need to comply with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA). CalOPPA and Your Privacy Policy If you've been...
Are Your Marketing Communications GDPR-Compliant?
Does your contact form look something like the one below? If so, you'll need to make a few changes to it in order to be compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These regulatory measures out of the European Union have changed how businesses manage their email marketing programs. Luckily, compliance...
How to (and How NOT to) Create a GDPR Notice
If your business has an online presence, you've probably heard of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This sweeping legislation went into effect in May of 2018 and if you thought it wouldn't affect your business, think again. Is your GDPR Notice ready to go? The GDPR will have global...
How the GDPR Affects Business Privacy Policies and Practices
Are your business privacy practices and Privacy Policy compliant with the European Union’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? This wide-sweeping set of privacy regulations went into effect in May 2018 and its ramifications have been virtually global. GDPR Basics In the off-chance that you haven't heard about this impending harbinger of global...