Compliance
Practical guidance on meeting data protection requirements across jurisdictions, from implementation steps to ongoing compliance management. Learn how to audit your website for compliance gaps, set up proper consent mechanisms, maintain documentation, and prepare for regulatory inspections and enforcement actions.
Google Analytics 4 and Cookie Consent: What Data You Lose When Users Opt Out
When visitors reject analytics cookies, GA4 stops associating events with persistent user identifiers. This article breaks down which reports suffer, how Google's behavioural modelling attempts to recover lost data, and what practical steps you can take to maintain meaningful analytics.
Google AdSense and Cookie Consent: What Publishers Must Do in 2026
Google requires AdSense publishers serving ads in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland to use a certified CMP integrated with IAB TCF. With TCF v2.3 now mandatory since February 2026, publishers who fall behind risk losing over half their programmatic ad revenue.
Free vs Paid Cookie Consent Solutions: What You Get and What You Miss
Free cookie consent tools cover the basics, but gaps in scanning, script blocking, and geo-targeting can leave your site exposed to regulatory risk. This guide breaks down what free plans offer, what they miss, and when a paid solution becomes worth the investment.
The EU Omnibus Directive: How Proposed GDPR Changes Could Simplify Cookie Consent
The European Commission's Digital Omnibus package, published in November 2025, proposes folding cookie consent rules directly into the GDPR. The changes include a first-party analytics exemption, a six-month block on repeat consent prompts, and a future shift toward browser-based consent signals.
The EU ePrivacy Regulation: Where It Stands and What to Expect
After eight years of failed negotiations, the European Commission formally withdrew the ePrivacy Regulation proposal in February 2025. Cookie consent rules now remain governed by the 2002 ePrivacy Directive, while the Digital Omnibus package proposes folding cookie rules directly into the GDPR.
How to Create a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for Your Website Vendors
Every website that shares visitor data with third-party services needs a data processing agreement in place. This guide walks through the mandatory clauses required by GDPR Article 28, explains how to handle sub-processors, and covers practical steps for getting your vendor contracts right.
Dark Patterns in Cookie Banners: What Regulators Are Fining and How to Avoid It
CNIL fined SHEIN 150 million euros and Google 325 million euros for dark patterns in their cookie banners. Hidden reject buttons, pre-ticked boxes, and asymmetric consent flows are drawing enforcement action across Europe. This guide breaks down what counts as a dark pattern and how to design a compliant banner.
Cross-Device Consent: How to Sync Cookie Preferences Across Desktop and Mobile
Users visit your site from phones, tablets, and laptops. Without cross-device consent synchronisation, they face repeated cookie banners on every device. This guide covers the regulatory framework, technical approaches, and practical steps to sync consent preferences across devices.
COPPA Explained: The US Law Protecting Children's Data Online
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) sets strict rules for collecting personal information from children under 13 in the United States. If your website or app could attract young users, you need to understand how COPPA works and what the FTC expects from you.