Cara Hartley - Page 2
Legal writer at TermsFeed.
Author
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.
TCPA Compliance for SMS Marketing: How to Avoid Fines
Businesses can avoid Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) fines by taking steps such as providing disclosures, honoring opt-out requests, and getting express written consent before sending Short Message Service (SMS) marketing texts. This article explains what the TCPA is, whether it applies to SMS messages, the differences between how SMS messages...
Vendor Management for GDPR: How to Audit Your Third-Party Tools
Organizations that rely on third-party tools to handle personal data should audit vendors to meet the European Union's (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements. This article explains what the GDPR is, why organizations are liable for vendor noncompliance, and how to conduct a GDPR vendor audit to reduce compliance risk. What...
Protecting Your Brand in Open Source: Trademarks, Forks, and Enforcement Strategies
It's a common misconception that having an open source brand means you can't enforce trademark rights. However, open source licensing applies to code, not branding, and open source doesn't mean that your brand name and logo are free for anyone to use. Companies can work with open source software and remain...
The Rise of Class Actions in Data Protection: What Companies Should Expect
Class action lawsuits are on the rise, and laws such as the European Union's (EU) Directive 2020/1828 make it easier for consumers to bring collective action against companies that breach EU privacy and data protection laws. This article explains what data protection class actions are, the role of Directive 2020/1828, common...
Data Redaction Under GDPR: What Must Be Hidden Before You Respond to a DSAR
If you are subject to the European Union's (EU) General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR), you will need to fulfill Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs). Certain personal data must be redacted before responding to DSARs. This legal and operational guide explains what the GDPR is and who it applies to, how DSARs...
Metadata Matters: Why Redacting Visible Text Isn't Enough to Comply with Privacy Laws
Privacy laws require organizations to take steps to protect personal data, including redacting certain information when sharing personal data with third parties or responding to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs). Regulators and courts are increasingly attentive to the risks posed by hidden metadata. Under the GDPR, for example, supervisory authorities stress...