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Virginia VCDPA Privacy Policy Template
If your company will be collecting personal information from the residents of Virginia who register for your services online or visit your website, then you are required to comply with the terms of the state's Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA). The VCDPA became effective on January 1, 2023. This article will explain...
Malaysia's PDPA
In 2010, the Malaysian Parliament passed the Malaysia Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). In June, the law received Royal Assent. However, the PDPA didn't go into effect until November 15, 2013. The PDPA provides a comprehensive framework designed to protect individuals' personal data with respect to transactions that are commercial in...
Google vs. Australia ACCC: What it Means for Your Privacy Practices
On April 16, 2021, an Australian Federal Court judge ruled in the case of Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) v Google LLC. In that decision, the judge found that Google misled consumers during the set-up stages of their Android devices. Note that the court handed down the ruling even though...
Google Consent Mode
Google is releasing its Consent Mode v2 as part of its efforts to better align with European privacy laws and consumer protection regulations. If you use Google services to track the online behavior of users in the EU or European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you must implement Google Consent Mode...
What Does a Privacy Policy Need to Include?
Privacy laws are changing worldwide with new data privacy regulations going into effect. Many of these laws update and expand upon existing data privacy laws, and so business owners must ensure they comply with whatever geographic location they happen to do business. In practical terms, this means that the Privacy Policy...
Google's Enhanced Privacy Disclosure Requirements
On May 6th, 2021, Google announced that beginning in the second quarter of 2022, mobile app developers who submit new apps and updates to existing apps to the Google Play store must disclose information regarding how their apps collect, use, and share private user information. They must also disclose their security...