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GDPR for Solo Developers: The No-BS Guide to Compliance
Practical GDPR compliance for indie hackers and solo developers. Skip the enterprise fluff. Here's exactly what you need to do—and what you can ignore.
Can I use «legitimate interest» to justify marketing emails and cold messages?
No, you may not. You may only do it if you have a prior sales relationship with the person. This is not regulated in the GDPR, but in Directive 2002/58/EC.
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How to Create a Privacy Policy for Your Website
The privacy policy is a document that explains how you collect, use, and protect the personal information of your website's users in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation.
Should I use templates to achieve GDPR compliance?
Yes. Absolutely. Using pre-defined templates is a lifesaver, although they should be used with attention to detail. Learn the benefits of using validated GDPR templates.
The GDPR audit is coming up, and you don't know where to start
Prepare for your GDPR audit with these four essential steps. Learn how to review compliance documentation, identify gaps, and cooperate with auditors to pass successfully.
Can I use data for different purposes to which the user consented originally?
Personal data must only be used for the purpose for which it was collected. If you want to use the data for a different purpose, you must first check whether this is compatible with the original purpose.
Article 6 of the GDPR: the legal basis for processing
One of the key principles of the GDPR is that the processing of personal data must be lawful. The GDPR sets out six grounds on which processing is considered lawful: consent, contract, legal obligation, vital interests, public interest, or legitimate interest.
Is it necessary to include a checkbox in my contact form?
Short answer: No. A checkbox is not necessary. The 'Submit' button is enough. This is clearly explained in the GDPR.
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