Blog: Legal Requirements
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Open Source Licensing Versus Commercial Licensing
When you're starting a new software project, choosing the right software license for your needs is important. Two common types of license are commercial licenses and open source licenses, each of which have many variations as well. This article will cover what commercial licenses are, what open source licenses are, their...
Consent Requirements for Mobile Games
Owners of mobile games may be required to get consent from users before collecting, using, or disclosing their personal information. Failure to do so can result in fines, legal issues, loss of consumer trust, and possibly the removal of your mobile game from app store distribution. Here's what you should know...
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...
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...
Annual Privacy Policy Updates: How and Why to Update Your Privacy Policy
To keep your Privacy Policy legally compliant, you will need to review and update it at least once in every 12 month period. Doing an annual update will make sure your Privacy Policy is accurate and up to date, and that it includes any additional information that new or updated privacy...
Data Breach Laws by U.S. State
Data breaches are alarmingly common today. In 2024 alone, the United States has (so far) witnessed 2,741 publicly disclosed breach incidents, compromising over 6 billion records. One of the ways governments have responded to this crisis is by enacting data breach notification laws. These laws perform two key functions: Protect consumers from...