Mastering Email Marketing: Legal Compliance of Marketing Communications
Email marketing is a powerful business tool for connecting with audiences, boosting brand awareness, and driving sales. However, it’s crucial to assess and handle personal data protection issues carefully when using this strategy.
Mastering Cloud-Based Computing Service Contracts: Expert Tips
In the dynamic landscape of cloud-based computing services, organisations have come to rely on the flexibility and scalability offered by various models, such as Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). However, alongside the advantages these services bring, negotiating contracts that accurately reflect the unique aspects of each model is crucial. This article delves into the differences between SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS, explores the challenges in contract negotiations, highlights essential contractual provisions, and provides practical tips to navigate these complexities effectively.
Navigating Liability in IoT and Autonomous Vehicle Contracts: Practical Tips for Effective Risk Management
Revolutionary technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and autonomous vehicles are reshaping industries worldwide. As these innovations advance, understanding and managing liability in contracts becomes paramount for all stakeholders involved. In this article, we provide practical tips to help businesses successfully navigate liability issues within IoT and autonomous vehicle commercial contracts.
Understanding End-User License Agreements (EULA): Why Your Software Needs One and Practical Business Insights
In today’s digital age, software has become an integral part of our personal and professional lives. Whether you’re a software developer or a user, you must understand the legal framework governing your software’s use. One crucial legal document that protects both creators and users is the End-User License Agreement (EULA). In this article, we will delve into what EULA is, why you need one, and provide practical business insights into drafting an effective EULA.
Navigating the New Swiss Data Protection Act: A Checklist for Compliance and Key Differences from GDPR
Are you aware of the recent changes affecting Swiss data protection regulations? In this article, we explore the revised Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (revFADP), delve into the key changes and explain the main differences between the revFA and the GDPR. Mark your calendars, as the deadline for compliance is fast approaching, on September 1, 2023.
Records of Processing Activities: A Key GDPR Compliance Requirement
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection regulation implemented in the European Union (EU) in May 2018. It aims to protect the personal data of EU citizens and residents and ensure that businesses and organisations are held accountable for the way they collect, process, and store this data. It sets out strict requirements for data protection and privacy, and failure to comply can result in significant fines and other penalties – up to €20 million, or up to 4% of the annual global turnover of the preceding fiscal year, whichever is higher – a valid reason to check your data processing practices.
Lawful Personal Data Processing
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been in place for several years, yet many businesses still struggle to understand whether they can process personal data. While the GDPR provides six lawful bases for data processing, there is a lack of understanding among businesses on which basis they can rely to process data. As a result, companies often add unnecessary consent requests to all their documents, which can cause confusion and frustration for their customers.
What is a data processing agreement and when do you need one?
Data processing has become an integral part of business operations. With the increased use of cloud-based services and outsourcing, companies must understand the roles of data controllers and data processors and the legal agreement between them, known as a Data Processing Agreement (DPA).
Cookie Consent Banner: are you force-feeding your users?
Earlier in our Data Protection Series, we shared some tips on how to obtain valid consent in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Today, we want to explore cookies consent banners in light of the latest Report issued by Cookie Banner Taskforce.