Blog: EU Privacy Laws
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UK GDPR
If your business handles the personal data of UK residents, understanding the UK GDPR is non-negotiable. Since Brexit, the UK is no longer subject to the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR). Instead, it enforces its own version, known as the UK GDPR, alongside the Data Protection Act 2018. The...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What Happens When a Data Subject in Canada Invokes GDPR Data Subject Rights?
Businesses today often operate on a global scale, having customers located all over the world. While this is great for businesses and consumers alike, it can create some complexities when it comes to complying with global privacy laws. For example, consider an individual, or a data subject, who's located in Canada...