As a website owner, staying on top of privacy laws isn’t just about avoiding fines—it’s about showing your customers you value their trust. When people know you’re handling their data responsibly, they’re more likely to stick around and do business with you. The Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (ICDPA) goes into effect on January 1, 2025, joining a growing list of...
Ever notice how canceling a subscription always feels harder than signing up? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) noticed too. That’s why they created the “Click to Cancel” rule, making it just as easy for customers to cancel as it is to subscribe. This new rule isn’t just about compliance—it’s your chance to build stronger customer relationships by offering...
As a website owner, staying compliant with privacy laws isn't just about protecting yourself legally - it's about showing your customers that you respect their privacy. When customers know you’re handling their data responsibly, they’re more likely to feel safe doing business with you. The Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA), effective October 1, 2024, is the...
The Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA), set to take effect on July 1, 2024, introduces a robust framework for data privacy in Oregon. Similar to other state-level data privacy laws, the OCPA aims to protect the personal data of Oregon residents, granting them greater control over their information. This article will outline the key features of the OCPA, compare it...
In the evolving landscape of data privacy laws in the United States, the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) is poised to bring significant changes. Set to take effect on July 1st, 2024, the TDPSA introduces new requirements for businesses operating in Texas, aligning with a broader national trend toward stricter data privacy regulations. This article will...
Being so close to the British Columbia/Canadian border we work with a lot of Canadian clients with their Shopify and other commerce shopping carts. In Canada, managing sales taxes for an online store can be complex due to the country's multi-layered tax system, which includes the Goods and Services Tax (GST), Provincial Sales Tax (PST), Harmonized Sales Tax (HST),...
The CCPA has impacted advertisers' ability to track digital media advertising spends and effectiveness in a few ways: Increased transparency: The CCPA requires businesses to be more transparent about their data collection and use practices. This means that advertisers must disclose to consumers what data they collect, how they use it, and with whom they share it....
