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Legal articles in easy to understand language.
Can You Host EU Data in the U.S. Under the Data Privacy Framework (DPF) and Still Be Sued Under GDPR?
The EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) was adopted in July of 2023. It effectively replaced the now-invalidated Privacy Shield and helped give some clarity to U.S. companies who receive personal data from individuals located in the EU. However, many legal experts and privacy advocates have cautioned that DPF certification is not...
How to Legally Collect Zero-Party Data Across Different Jurisdictions
Zero-party data is a marketer's dream. Forget inferences and assumptions, zero-party data is personal information customers voluntarily share with your business. It can provide incredible insights into an individual's tastes, product preferences, and personal style, allowing you to enhance and personalize the customer experience. However, just because a user voluntarily gives...
How to Set Up SMS Marketing That Complies with 10DLC, TCPA, and Global Privacy Laws
SMS marketing has become an essential part of many businesses' marketing strategies. With a click-through rate six times that of email, if you aren't using it yet, you probably should be. The problem is that SMS marketing can quickly become a legal minefield. Every business must comply with 10DLC, TCPA,...
Which Privacy Law Applies to Remote Employees' Devices in Cross-Border Teams
One of the great benefits of remote work is that it allows people from all over the world to collaborate together. However, remote and cross-border scenarios can raise some issues when it comes to understanding and navigating privacy laws and their requirements. The confusion can grow even more when a company...
EU AI Act
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) was first proposed in 2021, as the development of artificial intelligence (AI) took off in full force. While the technology has many promising applications, a number of risks are also involved in its development and use. The EU AI Act was created to...
Open-Source Licensing Mistakes
Determining the kind of open-source license you should use for your software comes down to understanding what kinds of rights different types of licenses provide and how to comply with specific open-source licensing requirements. This article explains what open-source licensing is and the different types of open-source licenses. It...