From Likes to Lawsuits: Why Clients’ Photos Demand Consent by Francesco Cattaneo Sep 14, 2025 Q: Can I just post a picture of my happy customers on Instagram without asking them? " Not really. In the Netherlands, the law says a person owns their own photo. On top of that, GDPR treats it as per... FRANCESCO CATTANEO Read more
Employee Photos Under GDPR: Consent vs. Legitimate Interest by Francesco Cattaneo Sep 13, 2025 Q: Can my boss just put my photo on the company website without asking me? " No. In the Netherlands, your boss needs your clear consent first. A work contract doesn’t count as permission, and you can ... FRANCESCO CATTANEO Read more
Pictures That Carry Responsibilities: From Creativity to Compliance by Francesco Cattaneo Sep 12, 2025 Q: If I hire a photographer for my company, do I really need to worry about GDPR? " Yes. If people can be recognized in the photos, it’s personal data. That means you need a clear contract (with GDPR ... FRANCESCO CATTANEO Read more
Hidden Ads, Real Risks: What MSEs Must Know About Influencer Marketing by Francesco Cattaneo Sep 11, 2025 Q: If I just give a free product to an influencer and they post about it, is that really considered advertising? "Yes. Even if you don’t pay them money, a free product is seen as a benefit. That means... FRANCESCO CATTANEO Read more
Three Clauses That Turn a Dispute Into a Conversation by Francesco Cattaneo Sep 10, 2025 Q: “Okay, but do these clauses really stop a fight from going to court?” "Not completely. They don’t block anyone from suing you. What they do is change the order of battle: first you try mediation, t... FRANCESCO CATTANEO Read more
The Photo on Your Website Isn’t Free by Francesco Cattaneo Sep 9, 2025 Q: I just grabbed a nice photo from Google for my website. It’s online, so it’s free, right? " No, it’s not free. That photo belongs to the person who took it. If you use it without permission, you ca... FRANCESCO CATTANEO Read more
Think Your Newsletter Is Harmless? Think Again,GDPR Disagrees by Francesco Cattaneo Sep 8, 2025 The Illusion of “Innocent” Email Marketing Most micro and small businesses treat their newsletter strategy like a leftover, slapped together with a few clicks, then left running on autopilot. No harm,... FRANCESCO CATTANEO Read more
GDPR Gets Smarter, Not Softer by Francesco Cattaneo Sep 7, 2025 When GDPR came into force in 2018, it brought welcome clarity to a fragmented European privacy landscape. But it also dropped a regulatory boulder on the shoulders of SMEs. Uniform standards? Excellen... FRANCESCO CATTANEO Read more