Cara Hartley - Page 16
Legal writer at TermsFeed.
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I am a freelance content writer with a passion for breaking down legal information so that it is educational, intriguing, and accessible. I specialize in simplifying complicated legal topics–such as which disclaimers to include in your legal policies and the impact of new privacy legislation on small businesses–so that you can easily apply the information to your company. When I'm not working to explain jargon and demystify dense topics, I'm either editing my paranormal fantasy WIP, practicing yoga, or hitting the beach with my family.
Wyoming's Genetic Data Privacy Act
Wyoming's Genetic Data Privacy Act was signed into law by Governor Mark Gordon on March 8th, 2022, and goes into effect on July 1st, 2022. This act was passed to help protect genetic data as it can be used to identify individuals and their family members and can contain their...
Impressum Template
German-speaking countries such as Germany, Austria, and Switzerland legally require an Impressum to be included in any digital or print publications. For online business owners, an Impressum is a legal statement that divulges contact and copyright information to users. In this article we will explore what an impressum is, what exactly...
COPRA: The Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act
Note: The bill S.3195 is not passed and still has introduced status. The Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act (COPRA) is a federal privacy law that ensures data confidentiality rights. At the time of this writing, COPRA is still a bill. Once the bill is passed, COPRA will go into effect within...
Return and Refund Policy for Digital Products
According to a Deloitte Industries' online survey, U.S. consumers spend between $120 and $130 a month on digital goods and services, with signs that spending will continue to rise. As the amount of companies selling digital products increases, so does the importance of keeping customers informed and complying with consumer...
Louisiana Data Breach Law
Companies that do business in Louisiana need to be aware of Louisiana's Database Security Breach Notification Law. Louisiana's data breach law has specific notification requirements for businesses that handle Louisiana residents' personal information, and financial penalties for noncompliance. This article explains what Louisiana's Database Security Breach Notification Law is, who it...
Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA)
Senate Bill 619, or the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA), was passed on August 1, 2023. The law goes into effect January 1, 2024. This article will cover everything you need to know about the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA) including who it applies to, how to comply with the law,...