Ross Bass

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Legal content writer at TermsFeed.

Ross is a freelance writer/author who covers a variety of subjects including technology, science and legal topics. He deciphers legal topics for small business owners to assist with compliance and understanding, and strives to turn complex topics into reader-friendly material.

"Legitimate Interests" Under the GDPR

One of the most ambiguous and controversial components of the GDPR to date is the term "legitimate interests," particularly in Article 6. In this article we will delve into the sections of the GDPR that use the phrase "legitimate interests" and determine what this phrase means and how it affects...

GDPR and EU Member State Representatives

Article 27 of the GDPR discusses the need for some companies outside of the EU to appoint a Member State Representative within the EU to serve as a point of communication for ensuring your company's compliance with the GDPR. Presumably, this is to make communication less of a burden for authorities...

Will the GDPR Affect Your Terms and Conditions Agreement?

The GDPR is quite possibly the most important update to internet privacy laws in the 21st century. Companies around the world have had to bolster their Privacy Policies, change the way that they handle personal data and institute new methods for notifying their users. These updates are intended to strengthen...

What's New in the GDPR?

On May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becomes enforceable. This means that you must be fully compliant with this new set of privacy laws if you have users within the EU. Building upon the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC, the GDPR creates a stricter, more complete set of...

FAQ's on the GDPR

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has created a lot of questions for business owners and developers when it comes to what changes the GDPR will require. These questions range from simple to very complex, and you might find yourself being left with more questions after you get one answered. Here...

Data Protection Officers and Firebase Under the GDPR

Data Protection Officers (DPO's) are a new concept under the GDPR. Some companies and organizations will be required to have a DPO depending on their data collection and data processing practices. The Data Protection Officer requirement comes from Article 37 of the GDPR. One question we keep hearing is whether or...