What policies am I required to follow when creating content for my website?

Data Privacy and Collection Requirements

Privacy laws such as GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, PCI DSS, and POPIA outline requirements for data collection and privacy protections on the internet.

Cookie Requirements

GDPR laws require you to inform users of all cookies that are required and optional, as well as give them the option to opt in or out of non-essential cookies. Ensure you have a comprehensive privacy policy for your site.

Accessibility Requirements

Laws such as the ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) outline information about what is required to have your website accessible to individuals with vision or hearing issues. For example, a large image containing text cannot be read by screen reading programs used by those with vision impairments. Therefore, it is better to use text instead or add “ALT text” or alternative text, which is used to describe an image’s purpose.

E-commerce Security

Many digital customer data privacy laws regulate the e-commerce industry. It is essential to ensure the security of customer data, especially important information such as payment methods. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of requirements to ensure that all companies process, store, or transmit credit card information in a secure environment.

Copyright and Plagiarism Requirements

Copyright Law uses three factors: the site’s appearance, the site’s raw code, and the site’s content. Be sure you own Digital Rights to all your images.

Anti-Spam Laws

Spam laws are dictated by the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003, which the Federal Trade Commission enforces.

Disclaimers

Many websites have legal disclaimers waiving them of liability in case of site misuse.


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