
The GDPR's Lawful Basis
If you process data in the European Union or about EU residents, you will normally have to follow the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The most fundamental point of the...

GDPR Fines - Article 83
For a number of years, data breaches, hacks and breaks in security have been on the rise, resulting in the exposure of consumers' personal information. In response to this, many...

The EU's GDPR versus China's PIPL
China's Personal Information Privacy Law (PIPL) is a set of privacy rules with many similarities to Europe's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you already comply with the GDPR, you are...

GDPR-Compliant Cookie Banners
Two myths about cookie consent sprung up when the GDPR took effect: The first was that "you only have to make a token effort to get consent." The second was...

Data Protection Officers 101
Many privacy laws around the world say you must have a designated employee responsible for complying with rules about personal data. The most common term is "data protection officer," though...

GDPR Compliance for Startups
Even if you aren't in Europe, there's a good chance your start-up business will need to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Breaching the rules can carry significant...