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How to Add an Open Source License to a GitHub Repository
The following instructions will guide you step-by-step on how to add an open-source license to a GitHub repository. Log in to your GitHub account. Go to your repository. Click on the LICENSE link: The License window opens. Paste your open-source license in the field. Or, click the Choose a license template tab: The...
FTC Ban on Fake Online Reviews
In August of 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule to combat fake online reviews, which went into effect in October of 2024. Its purpose is to prevent unfair, deceptive or misleading conduct. The new rule bans the sale or purchase of fake reviews for businesses and...
Do Cookies Need to Be Deleted When Consent is Withdrawn?
If you run a website that uses cookies, your visitors have two primary options regarding cookie preferences: accept or decline cookies. Let's say they accept cookies, and your website dutifully sets cookies on their devices. What happens if the user later withdraws their consent? Do you have to delete previously set...
Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0)
The Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (known as COPPA 2.0) was passed on July 30, 2024. It aims to protect the privacy of children and teens online. This law updates the original Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) with increased protections and requirements for websites whose...
California AB 2426: Consumer Protection: False Advertising: Digital Goods
California AB 2426 was approved by California Governor Gavin Newsom on September 24, 2024. The law is designed to protect California consumers from false advertising as it applies to digital goods. This article will explain what this law is, who it applies to, and how to comply with it. What is California...
Saudi Arabia Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
Saudi Arabia joined a growing number of countries that have enacted privacy and data protection laws with its Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), which took effect on September 14th, 2023. This article explains what the PDPL is, who it applies to, how to comply with the PDPL, and what happens if...