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From Likes to Lawsuits: Why Clients’ Photos Demand Consent

by Francesco Cattaneo

Sep 14, 2025 4URIGHT

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...

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Employee Photos Under GDPR: Consent vs. Legitimate Interest

by Francesco Cattaneo

Sep 13, 2025 4URIGHT

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 ...

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Pictures That Carry Responsibilities: From Creativity to Compliance

by Francesco Cattaneo

Sep 12, 2025 4URIGHT

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 ...

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Hidden Ads, Real Risks: What MSEs Must Know About Influencer Marketing

by Francesco Cattaneo

Sep 11, 2025 4URIGHT

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...

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Three Clauses That Turn a Dispute Into a Conversation

by Francesco Cattaneo

Sep 10, 2025 4URIGHT

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...

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The Photo on Your Website Isn’t Free

by Francesco Cattaneo

Sep 9, 2025 4URIGHT

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...

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Think Your Newsletter Is Harmless? Think Again,GDPR Disagrees

by Francesco Cattaneo

Sep 8, 2025 4URIGHT

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,...

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GDPR Gets Smarter, Not Softer

by Francesco Cattaneo

Sep 7, 2025 4URIGHT

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...

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