QR codes are everywhere these days – on restaurant menus, advertising posters, product packaging, office receptions, and event materials. Most organisations use them without much thought – yet QR codes and GDPR is a topic that affects everyone who uses them for business purposes. Because using QR codes may involve the processing of personal data,…
Dark patterns (deceptive design patterns) is an umbrella term covering a variety of practices used in digital interfaces (User Interface, UI) that lead users to make decisions that are not aligned with their actual interests or intentions. What are dark patterns? The term was introduced in 2010 by designer Harry Brignull and refers to design…
Cookies are small files stored on a user’s device that enable websites to function, analyze traffic, and personalize content. Some of them are necessary and do not require consent, while others – especially analytical and marketing cookies – may only be used after obtaining the user’s informed consent. Let’s be honest. Who hasn’t sighed, clicked…