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Legal articles in easy to understand language.
California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA)
The California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) is an older privacy law that was passed to protect California residents from wiretapping and eavesdropping on landline phones. Modern courts have argued that the law could be interpreted to cover certain forms of third-party technology, such as internet session software and chat...
What Are Functional Cookies?
Virtually every website uses cookies. That's because, in many cases, a website simply won't work properly without the presence of certain types of cookies. One such type of cookie is a "functional" cookie. Below, we explore what functional cookies are, what purpose they serve, and whether you need consent to install...
First-Party Cookies vs Third-Party Cookies
If you're a marketer or website owner, there's a good chance you use cookies on your website. Cookies are often required for websites to work properly and they can enhance the user experience. However, not all cookies are created equal. Internet cookies can be grouped into two main categories: First and...
Best Consent Management Platforms
Choosing the right Consent Management Platform (CMP) will ensure you stay compliant with privacy laws while offering an excellent user experience. This article will take a look at some of the best consent management platforms offered today, with information about pricing, pros and cons of each platform. What is a Consent...
Privacy Policy for Portfolio Websites
Many entrepreneurs, and particularly freelancers, use portfolio websites to display their projects and demonstrate their capabilities to prospective clients. Business owners who use their portfolio websites to collect visitors' personal data should have a Privacy Policy to help ensure compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws. This article explains what...
Overview of Legal Agreements
If you conduct business online, it's important to have links to clearly written, up-to-date legal agreements available on your website. In some cases, maintaining these agreements is legally required, while in others it's just plain good business practice. This article provides an overview of some of the most common legal agreements,...