Sara Pegarella - Page 4
Widener University School of Law graduate, Managing Legal Editor at TermsFeed.
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Sara graduated from Widener University School of Law in 2010, and has a B.A. in English/writing. After years of technical/legal writing and compliance consulting, she began focusing on editing, and managing teams of writers. She's also a certified Integrative Health Practitioner and health coach. When not finding typos, she's gardening, reading, listening to health and biohacking podcasts, and spending time in nature.
Does the GDPR Apply to Employee Data for U.S. Companies with EU Contractors?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) imposes strict obligations on companies around the world when it comes to how they can process the personal data of EU residents. U.S.-based companies that work with EU-based freelancers, contractors, or remote hires often aren't sure whether or not the GDPR applies to the handling...
Are Privacy Practices an Investment Risk? Due Diligence Checklist for VCs
If you're a private equity investor, a venture capitalist, part of a mergers and acquisitions team, or simply looking to invest some of your savings into another company, privacy-related due diligence is something you cannot overlook. This article will explain why you, as an investor, must have due diligence around privacy...
How U.S. Companies Can Inadvertently Trigger LGPD Enforcement in Brazil
Brazil's Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) has strict compliance requirements for companies that handle the personal data of Brazilian residents. U.S.-based companies - namely eCommerce and SaaS companies - may be required to comply with the LGPD if they have customers or users located in Brazil. This article will...
Cookie Consent in SaaS Dashboards: Session Recording, Heatmaps, and A/B Testing Compliance
Software as a Service (SaaS) apps must comply with data privacy laws and requirements when handling protected personal information, including personal information collected through the use of cookies. Most SaaS apps include cookie banners on their marketing site, but keep tracking users after login. If your dashboard uses session recordings, heatmaps,...
Withdrawal of Consent: A Tactical Guide to Implementing Consent Withdrawal
Implementing effective consent withdrawal mechanisms is critical for legal compliance. Consent withdrawal allows users to revoke previously granted permissions for data processing, including cookie tracking, CRM data usage and marketing communications/emails. This guide covers three critical areas when it comes to consent withdrawal: cookie consent banners, CRM systems, and email marketing...
Consent Lifecycle Management: How to Collect, Store, and Respect User Consent
Consent lifecycle management is an increasingly important aspect of doing business online. As data protection and privacy laws continue to expand across the globe and get more strict, businesses must be mindful of every step of the consent lifecycle management process, from how consent is collected, to when collected personal...