Dark Patterns in Consent Management: Deceptive Tactics and Their Costly Consequences
Explore the deceptive use of dark patterns in cookie consent banners, including how these tactics manipulate users into giving consent. It also discusses the costly consequences for businesses, including violations of privacy laws and the erosion of user trust.
LOKKER Launches New Feature to Bolster Consent Verification Compliance
The Consent Verification tool came about when a LOKKER report revealed 90% of websites loaded cookies before any interaction with the consent banner.
The 8 Best Data Privacy Software for 2024
Implementing proper data privacy practices is more than just a legal obligation; it’s a key avenue for enhancing consumer trust. Find out the best data privacy tools to keep your organization safe.
LOKKER CEO, Ian Cohen, Interviewed on How IT Leaders can Address Online Privacy Risks
This Q&A covers how IT leaders specifically can address online privacy risks in a complex landscape shaped by varying state laws and privacy regulations. Ian Cohen, CEO of LOKKER, emphasizes the importance of using real-time monitoring tools and unified dashboards to manage privacy concerns and reduce the risk of lawsuits. He discusses the challenges posed […]
Research Report: Website Privacy and Compliance Challenges
By publishing this report, we aim to inform website owners about privacy concerns, potential repercussions, and mitigation strategies. We also strive to underscore the necessity for increased governance within companies, and tools that extend beyond typical consent management to ensure a safer and more transparent online experience for users.
Common Data Privacy Challenges Companies Face in 2024
Examine the evolving challenges of data privacy compliance in 2024, addressing the complexities of third-party software, regulatory landscapes, and emerging technologies. This article explores best practices for companies to safeguard user data while adapting to new legal and technical realities.
Privacy Oversights: Why Your Tech Stack Needs an Update
The article by Ian Cohen, CEO of LOKKER, emphasizes the importance of updating tech stacks to address privacy oversights caused by unauthorized data tracking and misconfigured consent tools. It highlights common issues with privacy tools, such as cookies loading before consent and outdated banners, which leave companies vulnerable to legal risks. IT leaders must adopt […]
Is Your Consent Banner Giving You a False Sense of Security?
Many consent banners give organizations a false sense of security, as they often fail to properly block tracking technologies or mislead users with “dark patterns.” This leaves companies, especially in healthcare, vulnerable to legal risks under privacy regulations like UDAAP. Technical errors, misconfigurations, and deceptive designs in consent management platforms (CMPs) can unintentionally expose user […]
Comprehensive Guide to Web Privacy Laws and Regulations
This guide provides an overview of privacy laws often cited in web tracker lawsuits. We’ve noted the laws that include a private right of action, which allows individuals to file lawsuits when they believe their privacy rights were violated.
Digital Marketing and Privacy: What You Need to Know
Data privacy has become a convoluted challenge for digital marketers. Digital platforms have streamlined the process of gathering data and insights at an unprecedented level. However, consumers (and governments, for that matter) are more concerned about the use of their data than ever before.
