Website Development Compliance

Building and maintaining a compliant website involves addressing a wide range of legal, security, and accessibility issues. From data privacy regulations to vertical-specific regulations, businesses must ensure that their websites meet various requirements. Failure to comply with these rules can result in significant legal penalties, damage to reputation, and financial loss.

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig provides comprehensive legal guidance to help businesses navigate the complexities of website compliance, including data protection, accessibility, e-commerce regulations, intellectual property rights, and industry-specific regulations.

ENSURING YOUR WEBSITE IS LEGALLY SOUND

Your website must comply with all applicable laws and regulations to protect your business from legal risks and maintain consumer trust. At Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, we provide comprehensive legal counsel to help businesses navigate the complex web of data privacy, security, accessibility, and content regulations. Our team assists in crafting clear privacy policies that meet the standards of data protection laws while also implementing proper cookie consent mechanisms and secure data collection practices. In addition, we ensure your website meets ADA accessibility requirements, enabling users with disabilities to navigate your site seamlessly.

Beyond privacy and accessibility, we address the legal aspects of e-commerce, and marketing communications ensuring compliance with consumer protection laws and transaction disclosures. We also help businesses draft terms and conditions that govern user interactions, intellectual property rights, and dispute resolution. For businesses in regulated industries such as healthcare and finance, we focus on compliance with industry-specific regulations. We also provide ongoing monitoring to ensure that your website remains up-to-date with the latest legal requirements, protecting your business from potential fines, lawsuits, and reputational damage.

Our law firm offers comprehensive legal services to help businesses navigate the complex landscape of Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) regulations. We provide expert guidance on developing COPPA-compliant privacy policies, implementing robust consent mechanisms, and establishing proper data handling practices for children's personal information. Our attorneys stay up-to-date with the latest Federal Trade Commission (FTC) interpretations and enforcement actions, ensuring that our clients receive cutting-edge advice on COPPA compliance. We assist companies in conducting thorough audits of their online services, apps, and websites to identify potential COPPA violations and develop tailored strategies to address any issues. Our team also offers support in responding to FTC investigations and defending against COPPA-related legal actions, helping businesses mitigate risks and protect their reputation in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

What we do

• Conduct compliance audits focused on data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
• Develop privacy policies that comply with data protection laws, such as the GDPR and CCPA.
• Provide guidance on obtaining user consent for data collection and cookie usage.
• Advise on Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliance to ensure websites are accessible to individuals with disabilities.
• Advise clients on implementing robust permission-based marketing strategies that ensuring compliance with key regulations like the Telecommunications Act, CCPA, and GDPR that protect consumer privacy rights.
• Draft clear terms and conditions that address user behavior, intellectual property rights, and dispute resolution.
• Review compliance with e-commerce regulations and consumer protection laws for online transactions.
• Provide legal guidance on complying with industry-specific regulations for sectors like healthcare and finance.
• Review website content to ensure it does not violate copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property laws.
• Help businesses implement security measures to protect user data and prevent cyber breaches.