Consent Management
Consent Management is a systematic approach to obtaining, storing, and managing user consent for data processing activities, particularly in compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and others. It involves implementing mechanisms to inform users about data collection practices, provide clear choices, and maintain records of consent. This concept is crucial for ensuring legal compliance, building user trust, and enabling ethical data handling in digital applications.
Developers should learn and implement Consent Management when building applications that collect, process, or share user data, especially in regions with strict privacy laws like the EU or California. It is essential for compliance with regulations such as GDPR (requiring explicit consent for data processing) and CCPA (requiring opt-out mechanisms), and it helps avoid legal penalties and reputational damage. Use cases include e-commerce sites, mobile apps, SaaS platforms, and any service involving user analytics, advertising, or personal data storage.