CIPA: The 1967 Wiretapping Law That’s Giving Modern Websites a Headache
There’s a law from 1967 sitting in California’s penal code. It was written to stop people from bugging telephone lines. Cold War-era stuff — listening devices, wiretaps, the kind of thing you’d see in...
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CookieFirst joins iubenda Last year, CookieFirst officially joined the iubenda family, becoming part of the wider team.blue group. We’re excited to finally take a moment to share what this means for...
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An interesting new development emerged in the privacy landscape in September 2025. California, Colorado, and Connecticut launched a coordinated enforcement sweep targeting businesses that ignore...
View ArticleCookieFirst Now Supports WordPress Consent API: Enhanced Plugin Experience
WordPress websites face increasing complexity when managing cookie consent across multiple plugins and third-party services. The challenge becomes even more pronounced when different plugins handle...
View ArticleMicrosoft Consent Mode UET and CookieFirst
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View ArticleThe Data Protection Law (DPL) in Turkey and Cookie Consent Requirements
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View ArticleIndia Unveils DPDP Rules 2025 For Stronger Data Protection
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View ArticleThe European Accessibility Act and its Requirements for Web Accessibility
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View ArticlePersonal Data Protection Law of Chile and Its Cookie Consent Requirements
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View ArticleDutch retailer Coolblue Fined €40.000 for Unlawful Cookie Practices
Introduction The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, AP) recently fined Coolblue €40,000 for violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This decision, outlined...
View ArticleMicrosoft Clarity and Cookie Consent in the UK, EEA and Switzerland
Understanding Microsoft Clarity and Cookie Consent Compliance in the UK, EEA and Switzerland Microsoft Clarity is a powerful, free analytics tool designed to help website publishers understand user...
View ArticleLinkedIn Fined €310 Million for GDPR Violations Related to Targeted...
Introduction The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) recently imposed a substantial €310 million fine on LinkedIn for violating the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This...
View ArticleKruidvat Fined €600,000 for Unauthorized Tracking Cookies: A Lesson in Data...
Introduction In a landmark privacy case, Kruidvat, a prominent Dutch pharmacy chain, recently faced a significant €600,000 fine imposed by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit...
View ArticleGoogle Consent Mode V2 explained
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View ArticleWhat is TCF v 2.2 – What publishers need to know
The data privacy landscape has high, yet ever-evolving standards. Version 2.2 of the Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) is just one recent example of how quickly and drastically rules can change...
View ArticleTracking Cookies
Tracking Cookies and Data Protection Laws Have you ever tried to visit a website, only to immediately be denied access because you chose not to accept tracking or cookies? Many users have experienced...
View ArticleQuebec Law 25 and cookie consent
As rich in possibilities as it may be, the online world has no shortage of risk. And that’s especially true when it comes to data privacy. Individuals use their information to access services and...
View ArticleThe Interplay of Targeted Advertising and Consent
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View ArticleDigital Personal Data Protection DPDP Act India 2023 – What You Need To Know
India – home to the planet’s largest national population of a whopping 1.4 billion people, and as of August 11th, 2023, one of its newest data privacy laws. Join us as we take a deep dive into the...
View ArticleEU Digital Markets Act (DMA) – What you need to know
Everyone loves a good game of Monopoly, especially when they’re winning. CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg have been leading the rest of the board for years by capitalizing upon tech trends before any...
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