Donata is the Co-founder and President of Termageddon, an auto-updating generator of website and application policies. She is a licensed attorney and Certified Information Privacy Professional. She also serves as the Chair of the American Bar Association's ePrivacy Committee and the Chair of the Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Privacy Professionals. In her free time, Donata enjoys beekeeping, hunting for morel mushrooms, and walks with her husband and two dogs.
The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regulations concerning cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, Automated Decisionmaking Technology (ADMT), and insurance will become enforceable on January 1, 2027. This article will outline the changes that …
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Hello! Privacy continues to make headlines, with regulators, lawmakers, and consumers paying closer attention to how personal information is collected, used, and protected. From major settlements and new privacy laws to growing …
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A new month means new privacy news. This month is full of headlines including privacy-law changes, sketchy tech, and smart glasses. This month, we interviewed Tom Kemp (Executive Director of CalPrivacy) on …
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On June 16, 2026, the Governor of Vermont signed Vermont SB71, enacting the Vermont Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act (VDPOSA). Once it goes into effect on January 1, 2028, this privacy …
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Large corporations like Meta and Netflix are once again making headlines this month, but so are small businesses as CIPA lawsuits continue to target small biz owners across the country. This month, …
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On May 29, 2026 the Governor of Louisiana signed LA SB386, enacting the Louisiana Data Privacy Act. This comprehensive state privacy law will go into effect on January 1, 2027. Once it …
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It’s not every month that a new privacy law passes, but in April, we had a new law pass and a new privacy bill get released. Plus, our podcast (Privacy Lawls) had …
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As with any type of business, website design or development agency owners may choose to shut down their agency. Whether you are retiring, you don’t like working in the industry anymore, or …
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As more and more businesses start using AI for writing email replies, chatbots, research, and creating website content, you may be wondering whether your website policies need to disclose whether or not …
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On May 16, 2026, the Governor of Alabama signed Alabama House Bill 351, enacting the Alabama Personal Data Protection Act (APDPA), a comprehensive privacy law that will go into effect on May …
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