Stephen Titcombe - Page 2
Legal and Data Privacy Writer at TermsFeed.
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Stephen is a seasoned web content writer and business research specialist with 4+ years of experience writing for various industries, including business, legal, venture capital, news, finance, e-commerce, travel, and more. For the past two years, he has worked as a Legal and Data Privacy Writer, developing guides to help businesses comply with data protection laws. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Stephen has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Obafemi Awolowo University.
Anonymized and Pseudonymized Data: Are They Subject to Data Subject Requests?
Privacy laws like the GDPR and CCPA/CPRA grant data subjects several rights over their personal data, but what happens when that data is anonymized or pseudonymized? Do data subject rights still apply, and if so, to what extent? The legal implications of these two de-identification methods differ fundamentally. Truly anonymized data...
How to Deny a Data Subject Request (Legally): Lawful Grounds, Template Language, and Documentation
Under privacy laws like the GDPR and CCPA/CPRA, data subjects can submit formal requests to exercise their user rights over their personal information. But these laws also allow businesses to deny those requests under specific, lawful circumstances. If someone bombards your business with frivolous requests, tries to extort a payout, or...
Privacy Considerations for Remote Work and Employee Monitoring
Remote work has fundamentally changed how companies worldwide manage their teams. A 2025 ExpressVPN survey found that 73% of US-based employers now use online monitoring tools. This shift raises both legal and ethical questions. Employers want visibility into how employees spend their work time. Employees expect privacy and transparency. The big...
Legal Must-Haves for Freelancers Running a Personal Website
As a freelancer, your personal website often serves as your portfolio, business's storefront, marketing hub, and client gateway. That also means it's your legal responsibility. Even if your site doesn't sell anything, it likely collects personal information through contact forms, analytics tools, embedded videos, payment processors, etc. And if you link...
The Legal Anatomy of a Contact Form: Fields, Storage, and Consent
Your website's contact form might seem like a minor submission box, but in many cases, it's the point where personal information first enters your system, which makes it the starting line for privacy obligations. More specifically, collecting names, email addresses, and other identifiable information can bring your business under the scope...
Retention Policies: How Long Can You Keep Customer Data?
"How long can you legally store your customers' data?" It's a question that's gained due attention in our increasingly privacy-conscious environment. The short answer is that it depends on the type of data you collect and which laws apply to your business. Different data categories require different retention periods. Financial records,...