{"id":5694,"date":"2018-04-25T08:06:27","date_gmt":"2018-04-25T13:06:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mediavine.com\/?p=5694"},"modified":"2025-06-02T12:54:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T17:54:50","slug":"gdpr-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mediavine.com\/blog\/gdpr-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"GDPR For Publishers: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\r\n<article class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\r\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-beige has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-772205c6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-beige--1\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\r\n<header class=\"wp-block-group c-breadcrumbs aligngrid has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-61973aa6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\r\n<header class=\"wp-block-group aligngrid is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d68226ec wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\" style=\"margin-bottom:5px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mediavine-dev.d1.moderntribe.qa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chevron-left2.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-542\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/16;object-fit:contain;width:auto;height:20px\"\/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"is-style-small is-style-small--2\"><a href=\"\/blog\/\">Back to Blog<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/header>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity aligngrid\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"\/>\r\n<\/header>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-neutral-20-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"aligncenter aligncenter wp-block-tribe-terms\"><ul class=\"wp-block-tribe-terms__list\"><li class=\"wp-block-tribe-terms__term\"><span class=\"wp-block-tribe-terms__link t-category\">Advertising<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h1 style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);\" class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-title\">GDPR For Publishers: What You Need to Know<\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9b38c6d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;\" class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-author-name\">The Mediavine Team<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u2022<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;padding-right:0;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;\" class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-date has-10-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2018-04-25T08:06:27-05:00\">April 25, 2018<\/time><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><em>We know that publishers everywhere are confused by GDPR and what it means for them, so we asked Jamie Lieberman of Hashtag Legal to break down GDPR in clear, straightforward fashion.<\/em>\n\n<em>NOTE: We\u2019re currently working on a custom solution for Mediavine publishers that will allow for explicit consent (as Jamie discusses at length below) from European Union-based web visitors.<\/em>\n\n<em>Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks. In the meantime, take a moment to read Jamie\u2019s post to learn more about what GDPR is and what these new regulations require of publishers.<\/em>\n<h2>What is GDPR?<\/h2>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eugdpr.org\/\">General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)<\/a> is a European Union law taking effect May 25, 2018. The intent of GDPR is to give residents of the European Union greater control over how their personal information is collected, stored and used.\n\n<strong>Well, that sounds awesome. But I\u2019m not located in the European Union. Do I have to comply?<\/strong>\n\nIt&#8217;s possible. GDPR applies to <strong>anyone<\/strong>, including those located outside of the European Union, who is collecting or processing personal data of an EU resident.\n\n<em>Note: residency does not require that a visitor to your website be an EU citizen. For example, if an American citizen lives in the European Union, the law applies to them too.\n<\/em>\n<strong>Help! What does &#8220;personal data&#8221; mean? How do I know if I&#8217;m collecting it?\n<\/strong>\nPersonal data is any information that can be used to identify someone. This doesn\u2019t just include asking for a website visitor\u2019s name and email address. Personal data also includes indirect data collection, such as collecting IP addresses or location data.\n\nIn other words, if you are collecting information that could identify a visitor to your website, the GDPR most likely applies to you. Some common examples are:\n<ol>\n \t<li>Third-party tracking, such as Google Analytics, Amazon Associates codes or any other ad codes that use cookies.<\/li>\n \t<li>Embedding content from other sites or use of social widgets.<\/li>\n \t<li>Collecting information for your email list.<\/li>\n \t<li>Running a subscription service through your website.<\/li>\n \t<li>Selling products or offering free downloads through your website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5734\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mediavine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/gdpr-infographic.png\" alt=\"Common examples of personal data website collect: Third party tracking, embedded content, email lists, subscription services, and selling products.\" width=\"600\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mediavine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/gdpr-infographic.png 800w, https:\/\/www.mediavine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/gdpr-infographic-120x300.png 120w, https:\/\/www.mediavine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/gdpr-infographic-768x1920.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mediavine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/gdpr-infographic-184x460.png 184w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\n<h2>How Do I Comply?<\/h2>\nTo start, always remember the phrase: \u201cexplicit consent.\u201d If you collect the personal data we described above from an EU resident, GDPR requires that you obtain explicit consent before doing so.\n\nIn other words, your visitor\u2019s consent must voluntary, specific, informed and unambiguous. Your EU visitors should also automatically have strict privacy settings in place, should you offer a service that allows them to control the settings.\n\nTherefore, before you collect any personal information, any EU resident visiting your website should be presented with the opportunity to affirmatively opt-in to any data collection.\n\n<em>Importantly, the opt-in should not precondition use of your website on their acceptance. That means you should not rely on a box that has already been checked or silence to indicate a visitor accepts that you will be collecting their personal information.<\/em>\n\nWe recommend presenting any EU resident visiting your website a checkbox to affirmatively click that gives you permission to obtain their personal information. In that box, you should use a clear statement, with no legalese, that is easy to understand, separate from other terms and conditions and explains what you are doing with the data you seek to collect. You should also let your visitors know if any third-parties will be relying on this consent and how your visitor may withdraw consent.\n\nThis is an important detail. If you would like to use your visitor\u2019s data for multiple purposes, i.e. subscribing to your mailing list and sending a free download, you must inform the visitor of each purpose and allow them to consent or decline for each one separately.\n\nFinally, a parent must give consent for any website to collect personal data of any child under the age of 16, so be sure from whom you are collecting information.\n<h2>Checklist to Create a Compliance Plan<\/h2>\n<em>1. Audit your website<\/em>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\n \t<li>Determine what data you collect when a visitor accesses your website.<\/li>\n \t<li>Examine the data you collect to determine if you have information from any EU residents.<\/li>\n \t<li>Review your third-party service providers to see how they are handling GDPR compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<em>2. Update your Privacy Policy<\/em>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\n \t<li>Be more specific about the information you collect, including how you use it and how it is transferred to or shared with third-party providers.<\/li>\n \t<li>Include a process for EU residents to request access to their personal data or to be forgotten.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<em>3. Obtain Explicit Consent for each reason you collect personal data<\/em>\n\nRemember, you may need to obtain explicit consent more than once. Consider the following common areas for publishers to engage in data collection, as any of these services could potentially trigger GDPR requirements:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Google Analytics<\/li>\n \t<li>Retargeting Ads and Tracking Pixels<\/li>\n \t<li>E-mail list opt-in<\/li>\n \t<li>Affiliate Links<\/li>\n \t<li>Display Ads<\/li>\n \t<li>Contact Forms<\/li>\n \t<li>Comments<\/li>\n \t<li>Product Sales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\nThis is just a brief overview of some of the potential implications for publishers when GDPR is official on May 25, 2018. The law is quite complicated, so if you have questions or concerns, contact an attorney to discuss your business needs and to assist you in becoming GDPR compliant. Don\u2019t be afraid!\n\n<em>For more on GDPR, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yMrgNu_ClsI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our continued discussion with Jamie<\/a>.<\/em>\n\nIf you&#8217;d like additional resources on GDPR for U.S. businesses, give a listen to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessese.com\/episode32\/\">episode 32 of The Businessese Influencer Marketing podcast<\/a>. It&#8217;s co-hosted by Jamie and her business partner and fellow attorney Danielle Liss.\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4872 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mediavine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/12-Hashtag-Legal-6668-Edit-Edit-Edit-cropped-388x460.jpg\" alt=\"Jamie Lieberman of Hashtag Legal.\" width=\"388\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mediavine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/12-Hashtag-Legal-6668-Edit-Edit-Edit-cropped-388x460.jpg 388w, https:\/\/www.mediavine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/12-Hashtag-Legal-6668-Edit-Edit-Edit-cropped-253x300.jpg 253w, https:\/\/www.mediavine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/12-Hashtag-Legal-6668-Edit-Edit-Edit-cropped-768x909.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" \/>\n\nJamie Lieberman is a partner and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashtag-legal.com\/\">Hashtag Legal<\/a>, a law firm specializing in influencer marketing and online businesses. Jamie has been practicing law for more than ten years and loves partnering with her clients to help them build their businesses, using her experience as a lawyer and business owner.\n\nShe has experience with trademark and copyright registration, drafting website, online products and mobile application terms and conditions, privacy policies and contracts, advising about proper FTC disclosures and entity formation.\n\nJamie is also the co-host of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessese.com\/blog\/\">Businessese Influencer Marketing Podcast<\/a>, producing interviews and content about the business of influencer marketing.<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-09aec4f2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" 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