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Legal articles in easy to understand language.
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...
Legal Must-Haves for Freelancers Running a Personal Website
As a freelancer, your personal website often serves as your portfolio, business's storefront, marketing hub, and client gateway. That also means it's your legal responsibility. Even if your site doesn't sell anything, it likely collects personal information through contact forms, analytics tools, embedded videos, payment processors, etc. And if you link...
When Does CPRA Apply to B2B Communications?
If your business collects or uses personal information belonging to California residents-including as part of B2B communications-it's important to understand the circumstances in which you may be required to comply with the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). This article explains what CPRA and B2B communications are, whether CPRA applies to...
How Web Agencies and Designers Can Sell GDPR Compliance to Clients
For web designers and digital agencies, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) creates both a legal obligation and an amazing business opportunity. While many web design agencies mainly focus on aesthetics and functionality of a site, offering and selling GDPR compliance as part of your sales package can be a great...
The Legal Anatomy of a Contact Form: Fields, Storage, and Consent
Your website's contact form might seem like a minor submission box, but in many cases, it's the point where personal information first enters your system, which makes it the starting line for privacy obligations. More specifically, collecting names, email addresses, and other identifiable information can bring your business under the scope...