Blog: Privacy Policy Agreements
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Google vs. Australia ACCC: What it Means for Your Privacy Practices
On April 16, 2021, an Australian Federal Court judge ruled in the case of Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) v Google LLC. In that decision, the judge found that Google misled consumers during the set-up stages of their Android devices. Note that the court handed down the ruling even though...
What Does a Privacy Policy Need to Include?
Privacy laws are changing worldwide with new data privacy regulations going into effect. Many of these laws update and expand upon existing data privacy laws, and so business owners must ensure they comply with whatever geographic location they happen to do business. In practical terms, this means that the Privacy Policy...
Google's Enhanced Privacy Disclosure Requirements
On May 6th, 2021, Google announced that beginning in the second quarter of 2022, mobile app developers who submit new apps and updates to existing apps to the Google Play store must disclose information regarding how their apps collect, use, and share private user information. They must also disclose their security...
Is a Privacy Policy the Same as a Privacy Notice or Privacy Statement?
Practically every business needs a page on its website or app explaining how it collects and uses personal data. Some businesses call this transparency information a "Privacy Policy." Some call it a "Privacy Notice" and some call it a "Privacy Statement." There are other names, too, like "Fair Processing Notice" or...
Legal Considerations Before Launching a New Website
Are you launching a new website? Whether it's a simple blog, an ecommerce store, or a community message board, you must consider your legal position. From privacy to consumer protection to copyright, there are many ways in which the law can affect website operators. This legal landscape might not be as daunting...
Updating your CCPA Privacy Policy for the CPRA
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is already the most demanding U.S. state privacy law. By voting "Yes" on Proposition 23 and enacting the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which expands and amends the CCPA, Californians extended their state's privacy law obligations even further. In addition to affecting the CCPA's scope,...