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Google’s new privacy compliance requirements: March deadline, Consent Mode v2, and securing advertising

Google’s March deadline with new requirements for advertisers in the EU/EEA and UK is fast approaching, as outlined in their recent Google Ads help center article.

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What is global privacy control? What you need to know about GPC

Global Privacy Control aims to provide individuals control and standardize communication of consent preferences for personal information online. The initiative offers a universal opt-out…

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What you need to know about privacy by design

Privacy by design begins before anyone visits your website. Privacy by design is a framework that prioritizes data privacy, user experience, and data protection throughout every phase of projects and operations. Discover its…

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What’s important to know about session cookies and the GDPR

Session cookies are temporary text files stored on your device by websites during your visit, enabling the site to remember information like login status or items in your shopping…

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Usercentrics Cookiebot CMP listed on Tekpon’s Top Compliance Software Tools of 2024

Usercentrics Cookiebot CMP has been listed on Tekpon’s list of Top Compliance Software Tools for 2024. Tekpon is a leading software…

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Microsoft UET Consent Mode ensures compliance with data privacy laws for businesses using Microsoft Ads. With Usercentrics Cookiebot CMP, companies…

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Personal data is an integral part of nearly every online service and transaction. Websites, apps, and other connected platforms collect this data for companies to learn about user…

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How to write a privacy policy in 12 steps

For companies, data protection is more crucial than ever. Website visitors, app users, and customers are increasingly concerned about how their personal information is collected, stored, and used, making it essential…

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The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) are foundational consumer privacy laws in the US that protect the personal information of California…

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Data processing agreements (DPA) are essential contracts that define how personal data is handled between controllers and processors. They’re required under many data protection…

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The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) is Canada’s federal privacy law for businesses, governing how personal information is collected, used, and…

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The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) protects children’s data and privacy in digital…

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CCPA compliance software simplifies meeting the requirements of California's privacy laws by automating data management and consumer rights requests. This article…

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GDPR compliance checklist

GDPR compliance is essential for safeguarding personal data and maintaining trust. This regulation sets strict standards for data protection and privacy, impacting…

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Cookiebot CMP certified by Google as a Gold Tier CMP Partner

Cookiebot CMP has earned Google’s Gold Tier certification for CMP Partners. In addition to meeting Google’s stringent standards for CMP Partner certification, Cookiebot CMP has also…

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Achieve privacy compliance with just a few clicks in the Google tag UI

Easily implement Cookiebot CMP with just a few clicks from your Google Ads, Analytics, or Tag Manager…

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Customizing cookie consent popups on Wix_ tips and tricks

Having a well branded and user-friendly cookie consent popup can make all the difference for the consent rates on your website. We’ve rounded up our best recommendations to…

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With the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act in effect since July 1, 2024, companies doing business in the state need to comply with its provisions regarding the processing of Oregon residents’ personal data.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Your WordPress CCPA Privacy Policy

WordPress doesn't enforce compliance with specific privacy regulations like the CCPA, but if your site draws visitors from California, compliance is essential. This guide covers…

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Switzerland checklist

Unlock your compliance guide. Download the essential checklist for Google's EU user consent policy expansion into Switzerland.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Your WordPress CCPA Privacy Policy

Creating a privacy policy for your WordPress website helps meet the transparency requirements of global data protection regulations and national authorities’ guidelines and…

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How to achieve GDPR and ePrivacy Directive compliance on your Wix website

Wix provides one of the world’s most popular website building platforms. Their users — and visitors to Wix websites — are all over the world.

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Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR)

The Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR) protects Florida residents’ data privacy, with a particular focus on large tech platforms to regulate social media use and protect children.

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Munich, May 21, 2024 – Usercentrics, data privacy solutions leader managing over 6.3 billion monthly consents across platforms, partners with Wix,…

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Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (Indiana CDPA)

Indiana became the seventh US state to pass a consumer data privacy bill with the Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (Indiana CDPA) on May 1, 2023. The law goes into effect on January 1,…

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Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA)

Texas became the eleventh state in the United States to enact a consumer privacy bill on June 18, 2023 with the passing of HB4, the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA). The…

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WordPress Compliance

If you use WordPress for your website, you need to know about cookies, how WordPress uses them, and how to manage them to comply with laws like the GDPR and CCPA.

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China's data protection laws - PIPL

We look at data privacy in China with the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), the obligations it imposes on businesses operating within and…

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Understanding Spanish Cookie Laws: A Comprehensive Guide

The Spanish data protection authority (AEPD) updated its guidelines on the use of cookies in Spain, requiring compliance from January 2024. We take a look at Spanish cookie laws to learn…

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Danish DPA cookie consent guidelines

If you offer goods and services to Danish users or track their website activity using cookies, you need their explicit consent to do so. But what does explicit consent mean, and how…

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Enable user consent signaling with Cookiebot CMP | Google certified CMP partner

As Google mandates the use of a certified Consent Management Platform for businesses serving ads in the EU,…

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Google Consent Mode and Cookiebot CMP

As Google Consent Mode-certified Consent Management Platforms (CMP) partner, Cookiebot CMP now supports Google Consent Mode v2 signaling so our customers using Google products experience a seamless integration with…

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How do you make your WordPress website DMA-compliant? Learn about the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the new requirements for business websites in the EU

Do you have a WordPress website, but aren't sure if you're compliant with the latest privacy regulations or…

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How to make your Drupal website ready to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA)

Do you have a Drupal website and aren't sure if you're compliant with the latest privacy regulations? Are you thinking about using Drupal CMS…

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How gatekeepers influence digital advertising services | Cookiebot CMP

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is shaking up the online advertising world, imposing new rules on tech…

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How to make your Dorik website ready to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA)

Have a Dorik website and not sure what to do to comply with evolving data protection regulations? Or maybe you’re considering Dorik CMS for your…

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Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance: what you need to know

The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) brings new requirements to digital companies and strengthens users’ rights. Get the information you need to be DMA-compliant.

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Digital Markets Act (DMA) glossary - DMA terms | Cookiebot

What are the pros and cons of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)? In this article, we explore…

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How The Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA) affects both consumers and businesses | Cookiebot

The Tennessee Information Protection Act became the eighth data privacy law enacted at the state level in the United States. It was signed into law…

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Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (ICDPA) | Cookiebot

Similar to Utah's privacy law, the Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act is recognized as one of the more "business-friendly" data privacy laws…

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Digital Markets Act (DMA) glossary - DMA terms | Cookiebot

In this comprehensive glossary, we’ll explore the DMA terms and provide clear explanations to help you…

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European Digital Markets Act (DMA) | Cookiebot

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Union came into effect in November 2022, nominating influential “gatekeepers”. We look at the impact of the DMA privacy law on user privacy…

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Montana privacy law - MTCDPA | Cookiebot

The Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act was signed into law on the same day as Tennessee’s. It is the United States’ ninth state-level data privacy law.

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Saudi Arabia data protection law and the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) | Cookiebot

Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law was implemented in March 2022, with enforcement set to commence a year later. This regulation shares many similarities with the GDPR…

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Internet marketing specialists Up Blue are committed to the best tools, best practices, and ensuring their clients…

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Important privacy compliance rules for WordPress cookie banners

Wondering if your cookie banner is GDPR compliant? In this article, we've put together the most important privacy compliance rules for WordPress cookie banners. Learn how to determine if your WordPress cookie banner is…

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Common PII Questions - FAQ - Cookiebot

Personal information is what data privacy laws around the world are all about. They are concerned with defining it, how it’s used, and how it’s kept secure and confidential. There are some differences among the world’s data privacy laws, but overall…

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In this article, learn more about how to make your use of cookies compliant with the Swiss Data Protection Act (FADP) and the EU’s GDPR with…

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Personal data breaches can happen to organizations of any size and cause damage ranging from financial losses and other penalties to loss of reputation and customer trust.

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Discover how SoBold leveraged the Cookiebot WordPress Plugin to offer innovative GDPR compliance solutions to their clients.

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The Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) has recently unveiled TCF v2.2, introducing significant modifications that will have a profound impact on the dynamics of online advertising for…

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The Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) is a state-wide law that empower consumers in the centennial state with key data privacy rights. Businesses that deliver goods and services to Colorado users must have strategies in place if…

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What is server-side tagging?

Learn what Server-Side Tagging is, how it works, and why it may be a key tool for future-proofing your company’s data strategy and developing a consent-centric digital ecosystem.

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A special report by Usercentrics uncovers pervasive privacy noncompliance across the mobile application market in the European Union. It shows how apps are in limbo, while websites and web-based ecommerce…

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Munich, 06.10.2022 – Usercentrics, leading provider of consent management solutions, today announced leadership changes to accelerate the company’s innovation in consent management and data privacy. Since the…

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Google has announced that Cookiebot consent management platform (CMP) is officially a certified partner of Google Consent Mode! Cookiebot CMP has worked seamlessly with Google Consent Mode since its launch in 2020,…

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Google Consent Mode and Cookiebot CMP

Google Consent Mode is a way for your website to measure conversions and get analytics insights while being fully GDPR compliant when using services like Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager (GTM) and Google Ads. Google…

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Deep dive into cookie banners, including the types of cookie banners (or privacy banners) based on mode of consent, and cookies banner best practices that safeguards user privacy and complies with regulations

Think back to the last time you visited a new website. Do you remember seeing a popup message about the site’s use of cookies? That's a cookie banner.

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The Wiesbaden preliminary ruling has been overturned. Following the preliminary ruling of the Wiesbaden Administrative Court of December 1, 2021, the appeals court Hessischer…

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89% of the 150 most popular pharmacy webshops in the EU fail GDPR compliance by allowing sensitive personal data to be tracked by third parties without end-user consent, when customers browse and buy…

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The two European companies align to scale data consent management globally, addressing consumers’ demand for greater insight and control into how companies track and use their personal information.

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A guide to global cookie laws and how to comply

If your company operates globally and processes personal data, you need to be aware of global cookie laws and how they impact your data collection process. Here’s what you need to know about cookie laws around the world.

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Cookiebot consent management platform (CMP) comes with a Privacy Trigger for your website that makes the end-user consent interaction faster and more…

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What are tracking cookies and how do they work | Cookiebot CMP

Does your website use cookies? The answer is probably yes. Learn more about how to find and control the tracking cookies on your website using Cookiebot CMP to enable compliance…

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What is cookie consent?

Most websites today use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect personal data from users and about their activities. Where your users are…

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Ebiquity and Cookiebot consent management platform (CMP) jointly analyzed the state of third-party marketing cookies (3PMCs) on large ad-funded domains to see what difficulties face media advertisers…

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10 of the best GDPR compliance software solutions

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is one of the strictest data privacy and security laws in the world. Navigating the complexities of GDPR compliance can be daunting for…

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As a partner of Cookiebot consent management platform (CMP), CookieInfo – a scale-up located in the Netherlands – provides clients with highly customizable cookie banners designed to fit each specific website…

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The EU ePrivacy Regulation: what it is and what to expect

The ePrivacy Regulation will bring changes to data privacy in the European Union, impacting everything from what data it protects, who must comply, and marketing activities you…

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A website cookie policy is at the heart of compliance with most major data privacy laws

Information and choice about data privacy are among the fastest growing consumer demands. Consumers want transparency into and control of how their data is handled when visiting…

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Hong Kong’s Personal Data Privacy Ordinance was enacted in 1996 and amended in 2012. As is the case with many other data privacy laws, it prescribes measures for how to handle individuals’ personal data safely, thus protecting their privacy rights.

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As a partner of Cookiebot consent management platform (CMP), Hinto – a leading software integrator and designer of open-source applications – provides a bullet-proof cookie scanning technology and compliance solution as the engine of their Hinto…

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A data privacy wave is making its way across the US, washing over state legislatures and challenging the adtech industry’s mass-collection of personal data for profit. In the absence of a federal law, a state-by-state patchwork of data…

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Kenya’s Data Protection Act came into effect on November 25, 2019, and is now the primary law on data protection in the country. It gives effect to article 31 in the constitution of Kenya that stipulates privacy as a…

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Japan’s wide-ranging Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) was passed in 2003 and amended in 2015 and again in 2020. Not unlike many other data privacy laws, its purpose is to protect an individual’s rights and interests…

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Shopify cookies

If you have a Shopify website, you need to know what cookies are essential, how to manage them, and how…

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South Korea’s wide-ranging Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) was passed on September 30, 2011, making the country one the world’s strictest…

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Canada’s PIPEDA is a federal data privacy law governing the gathering, use and disclosure of personal information for commercial use in the country. PIPEDA compliance requires you to obtain meaningful consent from users in order to collect and use…

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Is Google Analytics 4 GDPR compliant?

Find out if Google Analytics 4 is GDPR compliant and what steps you can take to ensure that your website analytics are in line with data protection regulations.

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Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) regulates the processing of personal data for commercial use. It applies to any company, organization or website located inside Thailand and for businesses with users in Thailand. The PDPA Thailand…

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The United Kingdom left the EU on January 1, 2021. When the UK was still a part of the European Union, the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applied domestically. However, since the country has left the bloc, how the…

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New Zealand’s Privacy Act 2020 and the NZ Privacy Principles

New Zealand’s Privacy Act 2020 and the NZ Privacy Principles require you to inform users located inside New Zealand about your website’s use of cookies and trackers, as well as how you are processing their personal…

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Data Protection Act Malaysia (PDPA) | Cookiebot

Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) regulates the processing of personal data for commercial use inside the country. It applies to any website, company or organization located inside Malaysia. Malaysia’s…

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Google is ending third-party cookies for all Chrome users in 2024

Google started to phase out third-party cookies for all Chrome users in 2024, but advertisers and publishers will still need to obtain consent to process user data. Learn…

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Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) took effect in 2014 but was amended in October 2020 to include, among other additions, changes to its consent framework. In this…

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Seamless integration and hassle-free maintenance with Cookiebot's teams

Website tracking offers valuable insights, but it raises concerns about user privacy and regulatory requirements. We explore how websites can implement tracking effectively…

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The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) is a state-wide data privacy bill passed into law in the General Election 2020 – breaking new waves in the Pacific frontier of US data protection. The California Privacy…

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You need your website to be in compliance with the EU’s GDPR, but you’re afraid that this will result in a loss of website analytics on user behavior on your domain. You’re in a dilemma – how can you be compliant…

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The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted guidelines for GDPR compliance, clarifying what constitutes valid consent on websites and ruling the use of “cookie walls” illegal. EDPB is the highest…

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Schrems II and beyond

The Schrems II decision in 2020 struck down the Privacy Shield that enabled data transfers from the EU to the US. We look at this landmark ruling, its immediate impact on transatlantic data…

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Cookiebot CMP integration with Google Consent Mode

Google Consent Mode is a ground-breaking new feature that makes consent the defining condition for how Google Analytics and Google Ads run. Cookiebot CMP is ready and fully integrated.

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POPIA: Compliance with South Africa’s data protection law

We break down South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) — its key provisions, rights, requirements, and how Cookiebot consent management platform (CMP) can…

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GDPR Cookies, Consent, And Compliance

Your website is required under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to let users from inside Europe control the activation of cookies and trackers that collect their personal data. This is the crux…

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CCPA Privacy Policy: Requirements and best practices

What does a CCPA-compliant privacy policy look like? We examine what the California data privacy law requires, and how to create a valid CCPA privacy policy.

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Australia’s Privacy Act and its Australian Privacy Principles (APP) require a website to have an updated privacy policy (known as APP privacy policy) that informs users of how it collects and handles personal…

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On August 14, 2020, the final CCPA regulations were approved and took effect immediately. This means that enforcement of the CCPA can now go ahead with the Attorney General’s Office as the lead supervisor. In…

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California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) took effect on January 1, 2020. It empowers California residents with new rights over the data they generate every day, and forces companies who do business in the state to play by new…

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We have dramatically simplified the implementation of ‘prior consent’ on your website, so that the blocking of trackers right from the moment that the user lands on your website now has become automatic. This is a ground-breaking and unique improvement…

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On October 1, 2019, the highest legal entity of the EU, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), ruled in the case of Planet49 that the only form of valid consent for processing user data in the EU is explicit consent, i.e. consent that is actively…

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California was one of the first states in the US to enshrine privacy as an “inalienable right” of all people, when it amended its constitution in 1972. On January 1, 2020, California became the first state to enact a data…

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Cookies are mentioned only once in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), along with beacons, pixel tags, mobile ad identifiers and similar technology. But don’t be fooled – cookies are very important for CCPA compliance, since they are…

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A cookie wall is a way for websites to deny users access if they don’t consent to all cookies and trackers present on that website. However, the European Data Protection Board’s (EDPB) Guidelines on consent from May 2020 rule out cookie walls as a valid…

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Brexit happened. The United Kingdom left the European Union on January 1, 2021. Post Brexit, the GDPR will come to mean several things in the UK, as new domestic data laws will take effect. In this blogpost, we give you an overview of what is changing…

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Google Analytics is the most widely used analytics tool, implemented on close to thirty million websites worldwide. Chances are you already use it. But is Google Analytics compliant with the California Consumer Privacy…

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The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are two major data protection laws. But what are the differences between the CCPA and GDPR? How do they overlap? And how do you make your website compliant with both?

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CCPA for Personal Information

In this blogpost, we dive into the specifics of the CCPA’s personal information provision. What’s the exact definition? What are some concrete examples of CCPA’s personal information? And what does the CCPA…

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How the GDPR affects the USA and how US websites can enable compliance | Cookiebot

In this blogpost, we look at how the GDPR affects the USA and how US websites can enable compliance with the EU data law through consent management platforms like Cookiebot CMP. We also take a critical look at the tech industry’s narrative of…

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The six CCPA rights of California consumers

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) empowers California residents and gives them new rights when it comes to the collection of their online data. Here’s what you need to know.

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Nevada Privacy Law: Consumer Rights and Compliance

Nevada was one of the first states to enact privacy laws, though limited in scope, and to enable its residents to opt out of having their data sold. We look at the Nevada data privacy laws,…

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Top 10 CMP

User consent is crucial to complying with privacy regulations like the GDPR and CCPA. But consent has to be obtained, stored, and signaled in the right way. This emphasizes the need…

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The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA ACT) is a domestic law governing the use of personal data and the flow of information in the United Kingdom. The UK is no longer part of the EU and a new and amended Data…

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The IAB's Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) v2.2 brings important changes to the digital advertising industry. The aim is to align the framework more closely with the…

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California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) took effect on January 1, 2020. Compliance with the new California privacy law means that businesses must implement new procedures for how they collect and sell personal information.

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What is Google Tag Manager, and how does it work with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and cookie consent?

With Cookiebot CMP, you can easily make your use of Google Tag Manager…

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Cookie Notice

Transparency about data use builds trust between a website’s operator and its users, between the people and “the Internet”. The intersection of this manifests with the cookie notice, cookie banner, or cookie…

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How to meet CCPA compliance requirements

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is now being enforced, and may affect how your website can handle the personal information of residents of…

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The EU privacy laws consist of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Electronic Privacy Directive (ePD), also known as the ePrivacy Directive or simply the “EU cookie law”. They control the flow of data on the EU continent and form the…

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UK-GDPR law after Brexit

The UK left the EU on December 31, 2021. After Brexit, the UK is no longer regulated domestically by the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which governs processing of personal data from inviduals inside the EU. Instead,…

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On May 31 2021, privacy group NOYB led by Max Schrems filed over 500 draft complaints to websites in the EU for using unlawful cookie banners. Using a new tool that can determine the GDPR compliance of a…

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WordPress is a hugely popular website management tool. You might yourself use WordPress as a tool for your website. But is your WordPress website compliant with the GDPR/ePR and CCPA?

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A sense of dizziness might occur when the dimensions of online privacy issues are reflected on. It’s understandable to feel both disoriented and defenseless. A cookie solution is a vital, local tool to take back control of our online…

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If you think clearing your browser cookies is enough to prevent you from being monitored, think again. The tracking industry is always coming up with new methods, and now it’s even possible to recognise users via hidden ultrasound signals in ads and browser…

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Why choose Cookiebot CMP?

Cookiebot CMP launched out of Denmark in 2012 on a mission to protect privacy and make the Internet a safe and respectful environment based on transparency and consent. Today, Cookiebot CMP is the world’s leading…

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Cookiebot CMP App in HubSpot App Marketplace

HubSpot helps you manage your inbound marketing with a detailed insight into your existing and potential customers. With the Cookiebot CMP App in HubSpot, your website can become GDPR and CCPA compliant.

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Consent management for websites | Cookiebot CMP

With the enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation from May 2018, obtaining proper user consent before tracking any of their data is more important than ever. But what does it take for your consent management solution to be compliant…

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What Is Cookie Compliance & How to Become Cookie Compliant

If you own a website that collects data from visitors, which most do, you most likely need to comply with cookie laws and consent regulations. Here’s…

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ONE YEAR has passed since the European GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) came into effect on May 25, 2018. A helicopter view of the situation a year later reveals both challenges and promises to its enforcement and effects. Here is a…

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When EU citizens visit their governments online, or when they access public health service resources about sensitive issues such as pregnancy, sexual health, cancer or mental illness, more than 100…

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Cookies text for GDPR compliance

Your website uses cookies and other tracking technologies. This is no secret; pretty much all websites do. But how you choose to communicate this fact to your users makes a world of difference.

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The Internet has more dimensions than you can see. Even your own website has dimensions that are not immediately visible to you, and in these secret grey spaces hide trackers and intruders that see everything and remember all. Here, no privacy…

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If you are not a developer, as I am not, the best way to understand this tech world is sometimes through metaphors. They risk simplifying things, sure, but they also lend us perspective on the rampant surveillance capitalism of the ad tech…

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Cookie disclaimers and cookie banners are not the same thing. Sure, you could use the words interchangeably, but there’s a big difference between the two when it comes to compliancy with the existing European data…

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Google now requires full cookie compliance of all ad partners and points at Cookiebot CMP as a solution. Meanwhile, thousands of Italian websites has taken Cookiebot CMP in…

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Efforts to regulate online surveillance and protect digital privacy has crystalized in the EU as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and in the US as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). In this blogpost, we look at…

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