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What is a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) and why is it essential for GDPR compliance?

The GDPR and other laws require a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) where data processing activities can result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals. We look at who is responsible for a DPIA, what it should contain, and how to carry it out for your organization.

What is a privacy notice and why do you need one?

Most data privacy laws require that users be notified about the use of their data, their rights, and more. A privacy notice is a common way to provide this. Read on for everything you need to know about the what, when, why, and how of privacy notices.

What you need to know about cookie popups

The requirements of global privacy laws and the best practices of Privacy-Led Marketing mean that companies need to implement a cookie popup that informs users and enables the collection of valid consent. Here’s what you need to know for privacy compliance, great user experience, and high-quality marketing data.

Essential guide to data minimization for GDPR compliance

By adopting data minimization practices, companies can reduce the risks associated with data breaches and misuse, comply with regulatory requirements, and build trust with customers by demonstrating respect for their data and privacy. Here’s what you need to know.

Usercentrics and Cookiebot™ Unite to Become a Global Market Leader in Consent Management

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.

July 2021 Monthly Product Updates – performance enhancements and partnerships!

Performance enhancements and partnerships! A major performance update reducing script loading time by up to 30%, an official Google partner with Consent Mode, and our Tech Integration Partners help with privacy compliance for lots of exciting technologies quickly and easily.

POPIA vs GDPR: an overview

What is POPIA compliance, and how does it compare to GDPR compliance? You can learn this and more in our POPIA Vs GDPR article.

Cookieless future: Are Cookies the next tech dinosaur? 5 tips for a future proof marketing strategy

We explore what a cookieless future could be like and why advertising without cookies isn’t the end of advertising.

California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and the future of privacy law

From January 1st, 2023, the CPRA modifies and expands the CCPA, evolves consumers’ rights, and creates a watchdog agency.

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): class action lawsuits and their effects on companies and consumers

The adoption of consumer privacy laws is gaining traction in the United States. Many American companies must address their responsibilities regarding consumers’ data privacy and security at home. Both with data they’ve already collected, and data they want to collect and monetize in the future.

Joint Controllership and the GDPR: what you need to know

We explain what Joint Controllership is, its advantages and obligations, and what it means for companies.

Optimizing your BigQuery tables using clustering

Besides the table partitioning to improve performance and costs in BigQuery, there is also another technique available called clustering.

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