You Aren’t Responsible for Your Client’s Privacy Policy

On this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Eric is joined by Donata Stroink-Skillrud, president of Termageddon. Donata highlights the importance of privacy compliance for websites and explains that most modern sites need a privacy policy to avoid legal consequences and gain user trust. Privacy-friendly websites are now a key differentiator in the market, and she provides practical advice on how to inform clients about data collection tools, such as Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel.

Donata also discusses common bad practices, such as using templated privacy policies and ignoring compliance, and offers strategies for maintaining up-to-date policies as laws evolve. She stresses that failing to address privacy can cost businesses leads, sales, and reputation, and encourages a proactive approach to compliance. This episode is essential for web developers, agencies, and small business owners who want to protect their business and build trust with their visitors.

Takeaways:

• Privacy and compliance are strategic assets, not just legal hurdles.
• The true cost of neglecting privacy isn’t just fines – it’s lost trust.
• Agency and freelancer responsibilities should focus on informing, not taking ownership of compliance.
• Continuous maintenance and monitoring are essential for effective privacy policy management.
• Transparency on tools and data collection builds trust and legal clarity.
• Privacy laws act more like a confusing maze than a coherent framework.
• AI tools are helpful assistants but untrustworthy legal or policy sources.

Important Links:

• Termageddon
• Connect with Donata: LinkedIn
• GDPR Enforcement Tracker
• The WP Minute+ Podcast: thewpminute.com/subscribe