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Legal notice, cookie banners, mandatory disclosures: where most enforcement actions begin

Most enforcement actions don't target exotic edge cases — they target the basics every website needs: a missing detail in the legal notice, a cookie banner without a real choice, an unclear shipping cost notice. The articles in this collection show where these gaps typically appear — and how to close them before they get expensive.

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BFSG accessibility for websites and online shops — who is affected from June 2025

The BFSG applies from 28 June 2025: who is affected as a shop or website operator, where the microenterprise exemption applies, and what WCAG 2.1 AA actually requires.

21 Jul 2026
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Der neue Widerrufsbutton nach § 356a BGB — seit 19. Juni 2026 Pflicht für Online-Shops

Seit 19. Juni 2026 ist der Widerrufsbutton nach § 356a BGB Pflicht für Online-Shops – wer ihn vergisst, riskiert Bußgelder bis 50.000 Euro.

10 Jul 2026
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DSGVO fines for website violations — what they really cost and how you can avoid them

What are DSGVO fines really? Discover which website violations are the most costly and how to avoid them.

26 Jun 2026
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Der Widerrufsbutton ist da: Was § 356a BGB seit dem 19. Juni 2026 von Online-Shops verlangt

Seit dem 19. Juni 2026 verlangt § 356a BGB einen Widerrufsbutton in fast jedem Online-Shop. Wie er aussehen muss, wie der zweistufige Ablauf funktioniert — und was bei Verstößen droht.

19 Jun 2026
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GPSR in Your Online Shop: The Mandatory Disclosures Every Product Page Has Required Since December 2024

Since December 2024, the GPSR requires new mandatory disclosures on every product page of an online shop. Here are the four you need — and what happens if you ignore them.

28 May 2026
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EU AI Act: Three obligations already apply — the fourth hits you on 2 August

Three obligations under the EU AI Act have long applied to SMEs — the most visible, the AI disclosure requirement under Art. 50, becomes enforceable on 2 August 2026. What you should do now.

26 May 2026
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AI Chatbot Lies? Your Business Is Liable — The OLG Hamm Ruling

In 2026, the OLG Hamm ruled unambiguously: if your AI chatbot makes false statements, you are liable. What the Aesthetify case means for SMEs — plus a 7-point checklist.

24 May 2026