Website analysis under Data Protection Law – Is Your Website Compliant?
Your website is often the first point of contact for customers, investors, job applicants, or citizens. It serves as your business's digital face to the world, often incorporating features like online shops, customer portals, and other digital solutions. However, with its global accessibility comes the responsibility of ensuring compliance with data protection laws.
From collecting IP addresses to tracking user behavior, each data processing operation must comply with relevant legal provisions. Failing to do so could expose your organization to regulatory fines and reputational damage.
How DSN GROUP Ensures Your Website is Compliant
We provide a comprehensive review of your website to identify compliance gaps and recommend actionable improvements. Our analysis covers:
- Consent Banner Design: Evaluating cookie banners to ensure they meet legal standards for user consent.
- Use of Cookies and Tracking Tools: Reviewing the deployment of cookies and third-party tracking services.
- Privacy Policy: Ensuring your privacy policy is transparent, comprehensive, and legally compliant.
- Contact Forms and Input Masks: Analyzing data collection methods for compliance.
- Integrated Services: Assessing the use of maps, videos, captchas, and other embedded tools for data protection compliance.
- Website Encryption: Checking the implementation of secure protocols like HTTPS.
With data protection authorities closely monitoring online activities and issuing sanctions for non-compliance (e.g., in cases like Google Fonts), conducting a website audit has never been more critical.
Website Check: Tailored Expertise for Your Business
Our website check offers a detailed assessment of your site’s compliance with relevant data protection regulations. Our services include:
Core Website Elements
- Imprint: Ensuring your legal disclosure is accurate and complete.
- Privacy Policy: Tailoring your privacy policy to reflect your website’s specific data processing activities.
- Encryption: Verifying the use of HTTPS and other encryption measures to secure user data.
- Cookies: Evaluating the type and scope of cookies used on your site.
- Integrated Services: Assessing tools like web tracking, embedded videos, maps, and captchas for compliance.
- Consent Banner: Reviewing the design and functionality of your consent banner to meet legal requirements.
In addition, we assess for you:
Application Portals: Checking input fields, privacy notices, and consent mechanisms for compliance.
Online Shops: Ensuring privacy compliance for customer accounts, newsletters, and payment processing systems.
Why Website Compliance Matters
Non-compliance with data protection laws can result in significant risks, including:
Authorities continue to issue fines for data protection breaches, especially related to online activities.
A non-compliant website undermines customer trust and credibility.
Addressing complaints or regulatory inquiries can be time-consuming and costly.
A thorough website audit not only helps you avoid these risks but also enhances user trust and positions your business as a leader in data protection.
Partner with DSN GROUP for Expert Website Analysis
At DSN GROUP, we combine legal expertise with technical know-how to deliver a detailed, actionable analysis of your website’s compliance. Whether you need a comprehensive audit or targeted advice, we’re here to help you protect your business and ensure full alignment with data protection laws.
Contact Us
Stay ahead of data protection challenges with DSN GROUP. Let us assess your website and provide tailored recommendations to safeguard your operations and enhance user trust.
Get in touch to schedule your website compliance check.
Cihan Parlar, LL.M. (Tilburg), Lawyer
Managing Director
Email: cparlar@re-move-this.first-privacy.com
Phone: +31 20 211 7116
FIRST PRIVACY B.V., Amsterdam
Peter Suhren, Lawyer
Managing Director
Email: psuhren@re-move-this.first-privacy.com
Phone: +49 421 69 66 32-822
FIRST PRIVACY GmbH, Bremen
If your inquiry concerns an organization based in Germany, these contacts will help you
Oliver Stutz, Lawyer
Managing Director
Email: ostutz@re-move-this.datenschutz-nord.de
Phone: +49 421 69 66 32-314
datenschutz nord GmbH, Bremen
Dr. iur.
Christian Borchers, Lawyer
Managing Director
Email: office@re-move-this.datenschutz-sued.de
Phone: +49 931 30 49 76-0
datenschutz süd GmbH, Würzburg
