Sara Pegarella - Page 13
Widener University School of Law graduate, Managing Legal Editor at TermsFeed.
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.
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...
California's Data Breach Law
Virtually every company operating in California is covered by the California Data Breach Law. The law requires businesses to protect personal information and follow a strict process for reporting data breaches. Even if you haven't experienced a data breach (yet), it's important to understand the law so you'll be prepared if...
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,...
Is a Privacy Policy the Same as a Privacy Notice or Privacy Statement?
Practically every business needs a page on its website or app explaining how it collects and uses personal data. Some businesses call this transparency information a "Privacy Policy." Some call it a "Privacy Notice" and some call it a "Privacy Statement." There are other names, too, like "Fair Processing Notice" or...
Transfer Impact Assessment (TIA)
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) imposes strict rules on transferring personal data out of the European Economic Area (EEA). Before you make an international data transfer by sharing personal data with another organization outside the EEA, you must ensure that the organization can protect the data to EU-equivalent standards. A...