Privacy
Stay informed about online privacy best practices, data protection strategies, and how to build trust with your website visitors. Explore topics like data minimisation, user rights management, transparent data collection practices, and the evolving landscape of digital privacy across Europe, the US, and beyond.
UK Data Use and Access Act: New Cookie Exemptions Explained for 2026
The Data Use and Access Act 2025 amends PECR to create five new cookie consent exemptions, including one for analytics. These changes took effect on 5 February 2026, but the conditions are stricter than many website owners expect.
TikTok Pixel and Privacy: What Cookies It Sets and How to Stay Compliant
The TikTok pixel drops both first-party and third-party cookies the moment it fires, including _ttp, ttclid, and session identifiers. Every one of them counts as non-essential under the ePrivacy Directive, which means prior consent is required before the script loads.
Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Cookie Consent Requirements
Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act has been fully effective since June 2022, and the PDPC is now actively enforcing it with multi-million baht fines. If your website reaches visitors in Thailand, you need explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies.
Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA): What Makes Texas Enforcement Different
The TDPSA applies to nearly every business operating in Texas, with no revenue threshold and no minimum data-processing volume. The Texas Attorney General has already filed suit under the law, making compliance a practical priority for any website serving Texan visitors.
South Korea's PIPA: How the Personal Information Protection Act Affects Your Website
South Korea's PIPA is one of the strictest privacy laws in Asia, requiring explicit opt-in consent before deploying cookies or collecting personal data. The PIPC has imposed billions of won in fines against companies like Meta, AliExpress, and KakaoPay for violations including unauthorised cross-border data transfers.
Server-Side Tagging Explained: How It Works and Why It Matters for Privacy
Server-side tagging moves data collection from the visitor's browser to a server you control, reducing third-party cookie exposure and giving you direct oversight of what data leaves your site. This guide covers how the architecture works, what it means for privacy regulations like GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, and whether your site actually needs it.
Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act: What You Need to Know
Rhode Island's comprehensive privacy law, the RIDTPPA, took effect on 1 January 2026 with no cure period and fines of up to $10,000 per violation. This guide covers applicability thresholds, consumer rights, sensitive data rules, and what website owners should do to prepare.
reCAPTCHA vs hCaptcha: Which CAPTCHA Is More Privacy-Friendly?
Google reCAPTCHA and hCaptcha both protect websites from bots, but they handle personal data very differently. This comparison breaks down the cookies each service sets, the data it collects, and whether prior consent is required under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.
Real-Time Bidding and GDPR: The Privacy Risks of Header Bidding
Every time a page loads on an ad-supported website, personal data about the visitor is broadcast to hundreds of potential buyers in milliseconds. This article examines why real-time bidding remains one of the largest unresolved privacy problems under GDPR, and what publishers can do about it.