Complying with web legislation: We explain how to do it

How Can You Comply with Web Legislation? If you need to know how to ensure your website is fully legal, we explain how. At Lawwwing, we show you how to keep your site up to date.

If you own a website, you must comply with digital regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the eCommerce Directive, and the Consumer Protection Laws, among others. We understand this can be complex, with many rules that frequently change, so we aim to break it down for you in an easy-to-understand way.

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Does Every Website Need to Comply with the Regulations? The answer is simple: yes. The required documents and their content may vary, but whether you run a blog or an online store, you’ll need to have a Legal Notice, for example.

What Documents Does a Website Need to Comply with Web Legislation? This depends on the website, but generally, the following are required:

• Legal Notice: The eCommerce Directive requires identifying the website owner and providing free means of contact.
• Privacy Policy: If your website collects personal data like emails or addresses, you must specify how this data is handled and ensure compliance with EU and national regulations.
• Cookie Policy: The law mandates that websites inform users about the use of cookies, their purposes, and how this information is communicated.
• Purchase Conditions: If you run an online store, you must include purchase conditions detailing delivery, returns, and warranties, among other aspects.
• Terms of Use: For websites offering paid services, terms of use outline conditions like pricing and duration.

What About the Cookie Banner? The cookie banner is mandatory for websites using cookies. It informs users about cookies in use and allows them to reject non-essential ones.

While implementing a cookie banner may seem like a challenge for metrics tracking, the Lawwwing banner minimizes data loss with its "Accept" and "Configure" options.

What Happens If I Don’t Comply with the Regulations? Common penalties involve data protection violations, imposed by the Spanish Data Protection Agency for breaching GDPR or eCommerce Directive requirements. Fines can reach up to 4% of a company’s annual revenue.

As you can see, complying with web legislation isn’t always easy, but we make it simple with a plugin that automatically implements all necessary legal texts and a custom cookie banner tailored to your business and website needs. Contact us if you have any questions, and one of our specialists will assist you.