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What should a website privacy policy contain? - Checklist

Co powinna zawierać polityka prywatności strony internetowej? – Checklista

The privacy policy is a document that describes how an organisation collects, processes, stores and protects the personal data of its users, customers or partners. This document is key in the context of data protection and aims to provide transparency in the company's data processing activities. Below is a list of key elements that should be included in a website privacy policy.

What must a website privacy policy have?

1. Introduction (general provisions).

2. basic concepts and their descriptions.

3. information on the entity responsible for processing personal data

4. Description of the categories of data that are collected by the company.

5 Details of how data is processed, stored and secured.

6. Description of the rights of data subjects.

7 Information on to whom and under what circumstances the data may be shared.

8 Details on the use of cookies.

9. Information on changes and updates to the privacy policy.

10. contact details.

What should a website privacy policy contain? - Checklist

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  • Enter the name of the company or organisation and its full registration details (address, KRS number, NIP, REGON).
  • Identify who is the controller of the personal data.
  • Explain what a privacy policy is and why it is created.
  • Indicate the legal basis for the processing, such as RODO (GDPR) or other relevant legislation.
  • Define what you mean by "personal data", "data processing" and other relevant terms.
  • Ensure that key terms are clear and understandable to users.
  • List the categories of personal data you collect (e.g. contact details, payment details).
  • Indicate whether you collect data automatically (e.g. cookies, login data) or directly from users.
  • Explain why you collect data (e.g. order fulfilment, newsletter sending, website traffic analysis).
  • Identify the legal bases for data processing, such as user consent, contract performance, legal obligations.
  • Describe what technical and organisational solutions you use to protect your data (e.g. encryption, access control).
  • Highlight how long you keep the data and when it is deleted.
  • List the rights of those whose data you are processing (e.g. right of access, right to erasure, right to data portability).
  • Indicate how users can enforce these rights (e.g. email contact, special forms).
  • Explain whether and to whom you share personal data (e.g. service providers, business partners).
  • Specify the rules for transfers of data to third countries, if any.
  • Describe what types of cookies you use (e.g. session cookies, permanent cookies) and for what purpose.
  • Indicate how users can manage cookies in their browsers.
  • Explain how you will inform users of changes to the privacy policy.
  • Enter the date on which the document was last updated.
  • Indicate the contact details of the person or department responsible for data protection (e.g. Data Protection Officer).
  • Encourage users to contact you if they have any questions about the privacy policy.
  • Consult the contents of the document with a lawyer or data protection specialist to ensure that it complies with the applicable law.

What are the risks of not having a privacy policy?

Failure to have a privacy policy can lead to serious legal and financial consequences, including:

Legal basis of the privacy policy

 

1 Information obligation: Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data (RODO), OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, pp. 1-88.

2 Penalties for not having a privacy policy: Article 83(5) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016. (RODO).

3 Information on privacy policy: Article 13(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016. (RODO).

Summary

The privacy policy is essential to comply with legislation such as the EU's RODO. Failure to do so can result in serious consequences, including heavy fines. This document ensures that the rights of data subjects are protected and that they have access to information about how their data is used. In addition, it builds customer trust by showing that their data is safe.

It is worth bearing in mind that having a privacy policy supports organisations in managing the risks associated with data breaches and minimising potential losses financial and reputational.

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