Valery EvlakhovShutterstockThe General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) defines how personal data must be handled in the EU. Since Brexit, the UK has its own UK GDPR, which was recently reformed by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. UK businesses that serve customers in the EU often have to comply with…
Valery EvlakhovShutterstockTerms and conditions are an integral part of the contract between buyers and sellers. They help online store owners apply the same rules for all customers and goods. They simplify the purchase process and provide legal protection for both parties. But what should you consider…
BrAt_PiKaChUShutterstockUsed someone else’s images or text on your e-commerce site without permission? UK copyright infringement law explained—cease-and-desist letters, takedown procedures, platform reporting tools, IPEC court options, and how online business law keeps copyright infringement disputes…
REDPIXEL.PLShutterstockJust because a photograph or graphic is freely available online does not mean it can be reused without permission. In the UK, most images are copyright protected, meaning you’ll need the creator’s consent or a valid licence to use them. Even your own photos can be subject to…
zimmytwsShutterstock‘The internet never forgets’. But in some cases, search engines such as Google are required to do their part to help people be forgotten online. If personal data is outdated, inaccurate, or no longer relevant and there is no public interest, affected individuals can request to…
fotogestoeberShutterstockBefore launching a website, operators targeting the DACH region should have a legal notice in place—commonly known as an ‘Impressum’. Most websites also require provider identification. Depending on the industry and the website’s content, additional disclosures may be required.…
AlexeysunShutterstockCookies can be useful, but these small files often raise serious privacy concerns. To protect user privacy, the EU Cookie Law requires that tracking technologies may only be used after obtaining explicit user consent. This opt-in process has been mandatory for several years. This…
‘The Internet never forgets’ — that’s the old saying. But for anyone in the jurisdiction of the European GDPR, that’s no longer the case. The right to be forgotten allows users to request that their personal data be deleted. Although the UK left the EU and adopted the UK GDPR,…
jijomathaidesignersShutterstockFor some years, the Privacy Shield has regulated the transfer of personal data from the EU to the US. But in July 2020, the Court of Justice for the European Union (CJEU) invalidated the Privacy Shield. For many companies, the end of the privacy agreement came as a complete…
Michal KalasekShutterstockIt makes sense for companies to protect their brand as early on as possible. This is how they safeguard themselves and their legal department from any trouble, and stop their competition from profiting from their good image and reputation. It’s also worthwhile for young online…