How to make WordPress DSGVO compliant
WordPress is considered the most popular content management system and offers a large number of functions and plugins, themes and widgets for the creation and design of websites, with which you can individually build and expand websites. However, not all of these comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO), which requires personal data to […]
Make website DSGVO compliant: How to do it
The General Data Protection Regulation, in force since May 2018, is mainly based on the lawful handling of personal data of website users and includes some rules on how a website should look like in order to be legally compliant. In particular, the General Data Protection Regulation relies on the rights of individuals to protect […]
DSGVO Check: How to check your website for DSGVO compliance
Adapting your own website with regard to the General Data Protection Regulation is indispensable for companies or self-employed persons. There are quite a few regulations and rules to adhere to, so it’s easy to lose track. Do you know if your website is optimized according to the General Data Protection Regulation? A DSGVO check should […]
DSGVO Check Google Fonts – Check websites
When loading web pages, connections to Google servers are often established, because Google Fonts was used via a Google code. This results in personal data such as the IP address and other information of users being passed on to Google. For this reason, using Google Fonts without consent is not legally compliant, as sharing personal […]
Check website for external services
External services such as analytics, tracking, and marketing tools can have significant implications for a website’s data protection compliance. This article explains how to use Chrome Developer Tools to identify which third-party services a website loads and determine whether they are activated before or only after user consent is granted.
Find out the location and hosting of a website
The hosting provider and server location of a website can provide valuable insights into where personal data is processed and which data protection requirements may apply. This article explains how to identify a website’s server location and hosting provider using freely available browser tools and public IP lookup services.
DSGVO Website Checklist: What to look for on your Website
If you want to build a website for a business, there are some regulations you need to adhere to in order to make your website legally compliant. The DSGVO, which has been in effect since 2018, mandates these regulations in Germany. To help you know what to do to make websites DSGVO compliant, we’ve put […]
Check if your Website processes Data abroad > 3 Easy Steps
International data processing can have significant implications for data protection compliance and should be carefully assessed for every website. This article explains how to analyze website hosting, third-party services, and cross-border data transfers, highlighting the key factors to consider when evaluating international data flows.
Does a Website use Facebook Pixel? – Verify FB Pixel Usage
The Facebook Pixel is a widely used tracking technology for analyzing user behavior and optimizing advertising campaigns. This article explains how to use browser developer tools to determine whether a website uses the Facebook Pixel and whether it is loaded before or only after user consent has been obtained.
How to Safely Check if a Website contains Google Fonts
More and more companies are receiving form letters claiming damages for the use of Google Fonts. We cannot give legal advice or tips on how to deal with these letters here, but again, prevention is better than cure. Check your own websites or those of your customers for Google Fonts with a few steps! Just […]