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Whitepaper: Migrating from OneTrust to improve performance and reduce costs
Our new whitepaper walks through a structured migration from OneTrust to consentmanager: close visibility gaps, switch without rebuilding your tags, and cut consent management costs.
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Understanding the Digital Omnibus: Key updates for digital compliance
On 19 November 2025, the European Commission published the Digital Omnibus proposal. It is designed to simplify and align parts of the EU digital rulebook, including updates that affect GDPR, cookie consent, incident reporting, and AI-related topics. This is not law yet. The text is still at an early stage and can change during negotiations.…
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IAB TCF v2.3 explained: key updates and what to do next
IAB Europe has released TCF v2.3. The key date to know is February 28, 2026: by then, all participants are required to fully support writing, reading, and processing the updated consent signal. After that date, any TC string that doesn’t include the required update will be considered non-compliant with the TCF. If you use consentmanager…
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Political advertising now requires explicit consent – How to stay compliant
Political advertising on online platforms are now met with stricter data privacy requirements across the EU. Under Regulation (EU) 2024/900, which came into full effect on 10 October 2025, organizations running political ads must now obtain explicit user consent specifically for political advertising purposes, before processing any personal data. For providers of political advertising services…
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Microsoft Clarity enforces Consent Signals — Google Consent Mode Support coming soon
Starting October 31, 2025, Microsoft will enforce stricter consent signal requirements through its analytics tool, Clarity, for page visits coming from the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom (UK), and Switzerland. As part of this change, Clarity will fully support Google Consent Mode (GCM). Website operators must implement either Google Consent Mode or Clarity…
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Google enforces Consent Mode: What Website Owners need to know
Google is taking decisive action on data privacy compliance by disabling conversion tracking for websites that don’t implement Consent Mode. Many website owners have already received warning emails from Google highlighting that their web and/or app conversion tracking is being used in the European Economic Area (EEA) without proper consent implementation. This enforcement affects critical…
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Consent meaning in law and online privacy: What it is and why it matters
“We use cookies to improve your experience. By clicking ‘Accept,’ you agree to our terms.” Sound familiar? Every day, millions of internet users click ‘Accept’ without a second thought. But what exactly are we agreeing to? In the world of online privacy and compliance, consent isn’t just about clicking a button. It’s about understanding and…
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CNIL Puts Mobile Apps in 2025 Privacy Spotlight
France’s data protection authority, CNIL, has announced that mobile applications will be a top compliance priority in 2025. Since early spring 2025 the regulator has launched a dedicated investigation campaign targeting mobile apps. These audits inspect closely all stakeholders involved – from the app publishers and developers to third-party SDK providers, app stores, and operating system…
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DORA Compliance 2025 – What you need to know
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), in effect since January 17, 2025, is a European Union legislation that aims to manage information and communication technology risks (ICT) across the European financial sector. We will outline a few key points financial firms should be aware of when adhering to the DORA legislation, as well as how consentmanager can support…
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German Consent Management Ordinance & Importance of CMPs
The German government has proposed a new Consent Management Ordinance (“Einwilligungsverwaltungsverordnung”, “EinwV”) to establish a framework for authorized consent management services that allow users to share their preferences across different websites. In this article we will take a look on what the ordinance is and how it may affect websites. The new Consent Management Ordinance…
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GDPR update: ECJ ruling links fines to parent company turnover
A recent decision by the European Court of Justice (ECJ), issued on 13 February 2025, has significant implications for GDPR compliance and potential fines for businesses. The ECJ stated that GDPR fines can now be calculated based on the parent company’s total annual global turnover, even if a subsidiary of the company has been accused.…