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California's DROP Is Now Enforceable. Here's What That Means for Your Business.

‍Enforcement of California's Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP) began August 1. Data brokers now face fines of $200 per request, per day. The first thing to figure out is whether California considers you one.

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Does PIPEDA Have an Opt-Out Right?

Canada's privacy law does not contain the words "opt out" or "targeted advertising," but regulators have determined that. See what it means for businesses.

August 27, 2024

What Is PIPEDA? Understanding Canada’s Privacy Law

Canada's comprehensive privacy law has been on the books and regularly enforced for over 20 years. Learn more about its requirements for businesses.

August 13, 2024

CPPA Gives Update on Enforcement Efforts

The California Privacy Protection Agency gave an update on its enforcement plans for the state's landmark privacy law. Get the key facts for your business.

Why CCPA Compliance Matters to HR

CCPA compliance isn't just the responsibility of marketing and eCommerce teams. Since the employee-data exemption has expired, HR heads should take notice.

Who Has Rights Under the CCPA?

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives rights to “consumers,” but what does that mean? Learn how the term is defined and how to verify residency.

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Which Privacy Laws Apply to Your Business?

With the increasing number of privacy laws added every year, it can be difficult to know which apply to your business. Learn about each law's criteria.

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Privacy Opt-Outs vs. Email Unsubscribes

Privacy opt-outs and email unsubscribes may appear similar on the surface, but mixing the two up can cost your business marketing opportunities. Read more.

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Global Privacy Control: A New Requirement for Compliance

Global Privacy Control is making advertising opt-outs easier than ever for consumers, and failure to implement it on your website may lead to fines.

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Data Brokers: What Are They and Why Does It Matter?

Lots of businesses have relationships with data brokers, but it may create some complications down the road for privacy compliance. Read the key takeaways.

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Cookies & Privacy Compliance

Websites use cookies by the dozens, but most businesses don’t understand the privacy implications of this technology. Learn the key facts and requirements.

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Collection Purposes: How You & Your Vendors Work Together

Most data processing is now done by outside vendors, but businesses are still responsible for disclosing it. Learn how this fits into privacy compliance.

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California's DROP Is Now Enforceable. Here's What That Means for Your Business.

‍Enforcement of California's Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform (DROP) began August 1. Data brokers now face fines of $200 per request, per day. The first thing to figure out is whether California considers you one.

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Is a Privacy Policy Enough to Be Compliant?

Posting a privacy policy is an important part of data privacy compliance, but there's a lot more to it. Find out what else is required for your business.

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How to Create a Data Retention Policy

Privacy compliance all but demands a data retention policy, but many businesses still don't have one. Learn why and how to create a data retention policy.

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Facial Recognition in Retail: Can It Be Privacy Compliant?

Desperate retailers are turning to facial recognition software to cut down on in-store theft, but this technology may put them at odds with privacy rules.

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Do You Need Multiple Privacy Programs?

Many companies have multiple subsidiaries with separate websites. Do they need to have multiple privacy compliance programs, too? Read the key takeaways.

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Which Privacy Laws Apply to Your Business?

With the increasing number of privacy laws added every year, it can be difficult to know which apply to your business. Learn about each law's criteria.

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When Do the New State Privacy Laws Go into Effect?

U.S. state legislatures have been busy passing privacy laws. Check the exact date when each of the new laws go into effect. See what companies should know.

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Time Limits for Responding to Privacy Requests

The amount of time allowed to respond to privacy requests varies by jurisdiction and request type. Use this reference chart to keep it all straight.

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Managing Privacy Compliance in Multiple Jurisdictions

Data privacy laws are multiplying rapidly in the United States and elsewhere. Complying with all of these laws at once will take some planning. Learn more.

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The tools running your store are now the tools running these lawsuits.

If you run an ecommerce site, the tools you use every day, like ad pixels, session replay, chat widgets, even your search bar, are the same tools fueling a wave of lawsuits in California right now.

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What Vermont's New Privacy Law Means for Ecommerce Brands

Privacy laws have been moving quickly this year. Vermont became the fourth state in 2026 to pass a comprehensive privacy law, joining Oklahoma, Alabama, and Louisiana.

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What Louisiana's New Privacy Law Means for Your Ecommerce Stack

If you're already complying with another comprehensive state privacy law, the LDPA won't introduce many surprises. Most of the requirements will look familiar, with a few Louisiana-specific additions like the required notices and standalone revenue threshold.

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A Big Year for Data Privacy Draws to a Close

2023 was slated to be an important year for data privacy, and it did not disappoint. Take a look back at the biggest developments over the last year.

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State Privacy Law Comparison

Many U.S. states are enacting their own data privacy law, forming a complicated patchwork of rules. Compare the different laws' requirements. Learn more.

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P.F. Candle Co. built a privacy workflow that their lean ecommerce team could actually maintain.

TrueVault helped P.F. Candle Co identify hidden gaps, automate GPC opt-out requests, and keep workflows current as vendors, tracking tools, and privacy requirements continued changing.

Tommy John replaced scattered privacy request handling with a workflow the team could keep up with.

TrueVault helped Tommy John centralize privacy requests, reduce manual coordination, and move beyond single-person dependency.

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How [solidcore] scaled privacy operations and not costs

[solidcore] built its brand on customer trust. TrueVault helps the company maintain that trust through privacy operations that continue working as the business grows.

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