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Jurisdictional Conflicts: What Happens When GDPR and CCPA Apply at the Same Time?
If you collect or use individuals' personal information through your website, app, or service, you likely already know that it's essential to comply with applicable privacy laws. But what happens when you are subject to both the European Union's (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy...
How to Handle Data Subject Requests When You're Unsure of the User's Location
It's very common for companies to collect and process personal data from users located all around the world. When a company collects or processes personal data from users in locations where data subject requests (DSRs) are legally allowed, the user will have the right to submit a data subject request...
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...