Blog: Legal Requirements
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Impressum Template
German-speaking countries such as Germany, Austria, and Switzerland legally require an Impressum to be included in any digital or print publications. For online business owners, an Impressum is a legal statement that divulges contact and copyright information to users. In this article we will explore what an impressum is, what exactly...
WhatsApp Privacy Policy and GDPR Fines
The WhatsApp GDPR fine handed down in September 2021 has recently been a hot topic in the news. WhatsApp, an app that allows people to send text messages for free, has received a $267 million (€225 million) fine from European Union regulators because WhatsApp failed to comply with European General...
Google Data Safety Form
Since May of 2021, Google requires all apps listed in the Google Play Store to detail how they handle user data in the "Data Safety Section." App developers will have to detail their data use in a series of bullet points that users see when they click on an app...
Apple's App Tracking Transparency
On April 26, 2021, Apple introduced App Tracking Transparency, a new feature in iOS 14.5 that will require app developers to be more transparent about what personal data they are collecting and sharing with third parties. Primarily, it's designed for serving ads later on. The app tracking transparency requirement only applies...
Data Security vs Data Privacy
Data security and data privacy are different concepts that people often get mixed up. Some mistakenly use them interchangeably. However, they're not the same thing. Data security protects information from unauthorized access, use, and disclosure. It also protects it from disruption, modification, or destruction. Data privacy is the right to control...
Dark Patterns, the FTC and the GDPR
On October 28, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) put out an enforcement policy statement, which warned businesses against using dark patterns to trap or trick consumers into subscription services. So what does this mean for you? Here's more information on the FTC's announcement, as well as information on relevant issues concerning...