Robert Bateman

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Post-graduate law degree, CIPP/E from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Privacy and Data Protection Research Writer at TermsFeed.

Robert is a freelance writer covering privacy, data protection, security, and AI. He is a respected voice on privacy and has covered been writing, researching, and leading conversations in the field since 2017. Throughout his career, Robert has interviewed some of the leading figures in privacy, including Max Schrems and Johnny Ryan. He has worked with dozens of high-profile privacy professionals and campaigners and has written about almost every aspect of data protection. Robert earned a post-graduate law degree in 2019 and a CIPP/E from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) in 2021. His 2019 research on the compatibility of the UK's "immigration exemption" in the Data Protection Act 2018 and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) won the DMH Stallard Prize for Best Project.

Apple's New Opt-In Consent for Advertising Identifiers

Apple's iOS 14 will require developers to request opt-in consent before tracking users with Apple's ID for Advertisers (IDFA). Failing to abide by the new rules will be a serious violation of Apple's App Store Review Guidelines that could lead to the removal of your app. The new rule was first...

GDPR Fines

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is notorious for its huge fines, and for good reason. While these fines usually relate to huge privacy violations affecting millions of people, the GDPR is enforced against smaller companies, too. This article will walk you through the GDPR's core requirements, explain how its system...

GDPR: What are Joint Controllers?

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), two or more data controllers that jointly decide why and how to process personal data are collectively known as "joint controllers." The joint controller relationship arises more commonly than many people realize. For example, simple activities like running a Facebook Page or displaying the...

App Privacy Details Labels for Apple App Store Connect

From December 8, 2020, iOS and tvOS app developers need to provide Apple with detailed privacy information before uploading a new app or updating an existing app in the App Store. Apple has a lot of questions for developers. Among other things, the company wants to help users understand how your...

GDPR Compliance for Startups

Besides seeking investors, building your customer base, and perfecting your product, your startup needs to consider data protection. Every business operating in the EU must prioritize GDPR compliance. Customers, investors, and business partners need to see that your privacy and security practices align with the law. In this article, we'll be looking...

How to Write a Cookies Policy

Cookies have infiltrated every corner of the internet. They're on all of our devices, gathering information about where we shop, what we read, and pretty much everything else we do online. If you operate a website or app, the chances are that you'll be using cookies. You need to let your...