Ensuring GDPR Compliance for Your Startup
“Startups are focused on acquiring customers and getting investment, and whilst they probably “should” care about data protection, they always have other priorities which are more pressing and urgent.” – Anthony Rose, CEO, SeedLegals It’s true that, as a startup, your main focus should be on your customers and funding. Compliance is not one of…
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Aug 14, 2025
Simplifying Article 9 of GDPR – guide to processing special category data
Have you come across consent prompts for cookie collection while surfing the internet? That results from tightening data privacy regulations like Article 9 of GDPR, which push businesses to take privacy more seriously. These regulations mandate businesses to offer more control to users over how their data gets used and make it easier for them…
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Jan 08, 2025
Seven GDPR Principles You Must Know In 2025
Businesses that process customer data are liable to various privacy protection laws depending on the location where they operate. In Europe, data privacy regulations are pretty rigorous. Non-European businesses trying to expand into this continent often find themselves drowning in a sea of GDPR regulations. GDPR principles outline how companies should collect, handle, process, or…
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Jan 02, 2025
Achieving GDPR Compliance: A Guide for Businesses
GDPR compliance is vital for organizations operating within the EU. Non-compliance can lead to severe legal and financial consequences, as seen in Austria’s recent ban on Google Analytics. Specifically, Article 44 of the GDPR states that data is not allowed to be transferred beyond the EU or the EEA unless the recipient nation is able…
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Jan 01, 2025
Data Processing Agreement (DPA): Elements & Template
The General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR mandates all organizations under its scope to have written Data Processing Agreements (DPA) with its vendors and third parties. However, EU is not the only region to mandate DPAs. DPAs are also required by several other regulations in countries like the US (CCPA), China, Thailand, Turkey, India, South…
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Dec 30, 2024
GDPR For Small Businesses: A Quick Guide For 2025
The EU market is a goldmine for small businesses, with a massive and diverse customer base waiting to be reached. But with great opportunity comes GDPR compliance. But here’s the good news—many have crossed this hurdle before you. The key is understanding what data you collect, how you use it, and how to empower your…
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Dec 29, 2024