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Privacy Policies and UK GDPR Compliance: What the Law Actually Requires
A practical guide to drafting a privacy policy that meets your legal obligations under UK data protection law. Introduction If your website collects any personal data, and almost every website does, you are legally required to have a privacy policy. This is not a suggestion or a matter of best practice. It is a binding […]
Ongoing Compliance and Auditing: Why Website Compliance Is Not a One-Off
How to build a sustainable compliance programme that keeps your website legally compliant as the law and your business evolve. Introduction If there is one message that runs through every article in this series, it is this: website compliance is not a one-off exercise. The legal landscape changes, your business evolves, your website is updated, […]
Website Terms and Conditions: Why Every Business Needs Them and What They Must Include
Lawdit Solicitor’s Michael Coyle provides a practical guide to protecting your business online through properly drafted website terms. Introduction Every business with a website needs terms and conditions. That statement might sound obvious, but a surprising number of businesses, from sole traders to established companies, either operate without them entirely or rely on generic templates […]
Cross Border Compliance: Key Issues to Watch in 2025
In 2025, the legal environment for UK internet businesses will change significantly. With the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) going into effect in April 2025, e-commerce businesses are dealing with significant changes to consumer protection laws and increased regulatory scrutiny. Through the DMCCA, significant aspects of UK consumer law have been improved. […]
How Compliance Certificates Protect Your Business
A compliance certificate can serve as a vital document for any UK business, acting as proof that your company adheres to relevant laws and regulations. These certificates are more than just a formality; they offer reassurance and legal backing that your business practices meet required standards. Businesses encounter numerous legal requirements and risks. Compliance certificates […]