Cara Hartley

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Legal writer at TermsFeed.

I am a freelance content writer with a passion for breaking down legal information so that it is educational, intriguing, and accessible. I specialize in simplifying complicated legal topics–such as which disclaimers to include in your legal policies and the impact of new privacy legislation on small businesses–so that you can easily apply the information to your company. When I'm not working to explain jargon and demystify dense topics, I'm either editing my paranormal fantasy WIP, practicing yoga, or hitting the beach with my family.

New Hampshire Privacy Law (Senate Bill 255)

New Hampshire's Senate Bill (SB) 255 gives New Hampshire residents rights regarding their privacy and requires applicable businesses to take specific steps to protect consumer data and comply with the law. This article explains what New Hampshire Privacy Law (SB 255) is, who it applies to, how it affects consumers and...

Minnesota's Student Data Privacy Act (MSDPA)

Minnesota's Student Data Privacy Act (MSDPA) (HF 2353) was passed by Governor Tim Walz on May 22nd, 2022. The law was designed to protect Minnesota students' privacy, and dictates how public schools and their technology providers manage educational data. This article explains what the MSDPA is, who it applies to,...

New Jersey Privacy Law (SB 332)

New Jersey's Senate Bill (SB) 332 is a comprehensive law that is designed to protect New Jersey consumers' privacy and provides rules for how businesses should treat consumers' personal data. The bill passed the Senate and the Assembly on January 8th, 2024 and was signed by Governor Phil Murphy on...

Data Breaches Under Canada's Digital Privacy Act (DPA)

Canada's Digital Privacy Act (DPA) amended Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) in 2015. Among other changes to PIPEDA, the Canada DPA dictates what organizations that handle Canadian residents' personal information need to do to prevent and mitigate harm from data breaches. This article explains what Canada's Digital...

What You Can Learn From the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) for Your Business

The European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) went into effect on August 25th, 2023. The law is designed to protect consumer rights by preventing the spread of illegal content and disinformation online and requiring transparency in advertising. This article explains what the EU DSA is, who it applies to, what it...

The Washington My Health, My Data Act (WMHMDA)

The Washington My Health, My Data Act (WMHMDA) (HB 1155) was signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee on April 27th, 2023. It was designed to fill gaps in the Health Insurance and Portability Accounting Act (HIPAA) and provides stronger protections for Washington consumers' health data. This article explains what the...