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.
California's 2027 Browser Mandate: What the Opt Me Out Act Means for Your Website
California's Opt Me Out Act (AB 566) requires every major browser to offer built-in opt-out preference signals by 1 January 2027. This will dramatically increase opt-out rates and force website operators to detect and honour these signals automatically.
The Business Case for Cookie Compliance: Why Privacy Pays Off in 2026
GDPR fines exceeded EUR 1.2 billion in 2025 alone, yet cookie compliance for most websites costs a fraction of a single penalty. Treating privacy as a business investment rather than a legal burden delivers measurable returns in customer trust, data quality, and brand reputation.
Browser Fingerprinting: What It Is, Why It's a Privacy Risk, and What the Law Says
Browser fingerprinting identifies visitors by combining dozens of device signals, from canvas rendering to installed fonts, without storing anything on the device. European regulators treat it as personal data processing under GDPR, and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive requires consent before reading device information for tracking purposes.
App Tracking Transparency vs Cookie Consent: How Apple's Framework Compares to GDPR
Apple's App Tracking Transparency and GDPR cookie consent are often confused, but they address different problems in different scopes. ATT controls access to the IDFA on iOS devices, while GDPR governs all personal data processing. Most apps operating in the EU need both frameworks working together.
Data Breach Notification Under GDPR: Articles 33 and 34 Explained for Website Owners
GDPR requires website operators to notify their supervisory authority within 72 hours of discovering a personal data breach - and to inform affected individuals directly if the risk is high. Getting either step wrong can cost more than the breach itself.
Guide to the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
CalOPPA was the first US state law to require websites to post a privacy policy. It applies to any commercial website or app that collects personally identifiable information from California residents, regardless of where the business is located. Non-compliance can cost up to $2,500 per visitor.
Australia's Privacy Act: A Compliance Guide for Website Owners
The Australian Privacy Act mandates strict rules for handling personal information, backed by penalties reaching $50 million AUD. This guide explains how the Australian Privacy Principles apply to your website, how the legislation compares to European laws, and what steps you must take to handle visitor data legally.
What Is China's PIPL? A Privacy Guide for Global Websites
China's Personal Information Protection Law reshapes how global businesses handle data from Chinese residents. This guide covers extraterritorial scope, cross-border transfer rules, and the strict separate consent requirements that impact your website tracking practices.
Types of Internet Cookies: What You Need to Know
Internet cookies come in many forms, each with distinct lifespans, origins, and legal implications. From session cookies that vanish when you close your browser to third-party tracking cookies that follow visitors across the web, the type of cookie determines whether you need consent before setting it.