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How to Enforce Open-Source Licenses
If you create and distribute open-source licenses, enforcing them is a huge part of protecting your code and controlling how it's used. It will also help promote integrity and transparency in software development, modification and usage. This article will explain why you should enforce open-source software licenses, how to ensure you're...
Privacy Policy Checklist for MVP Startups: How to Launch Compliantly
Launching an MVP fast is crucial. But without a legally compliant Privacy Policy, your first customers could become your first liabilities. Here’s how to stay compliant from day one without hiring a lawyer. Data privacy isn’t something only big companies need to worry about. Complying with relevant legislation is about building...
Geo-Targeted Compliance: Serving Legal Policies Based on User Location
If you're a business owner with an online presence, you now have boundless opportunities to generate custom from every part of the globe. The snag is that while the Internet may not seem to have borders, the law is a different matter. Different countries, sometimes even individual states or provinces,...
How to Apply Open Source Licenses
If you're looking to apply an open source license to your software, it can be confusing to figure out which steps you should take and in which order. There are a few different options for where you can display your license, to make sure it's applied effectively. But there are some...
CDPO Certification: What it is and How to Get it
The Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO) certification helps take your knowledge of the GDPR and the role of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to an advanced level. This article will explore the benefits of obtaining this certification, and outline what the certification process entails. What is the CDPO Certification? The CDPO (Certified...
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...