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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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