Compliance Insights for Game Studios

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Data Breach Response for Game Studios: The 72-Hour Playbook for GDPR Compliance

Data Breach Response for Game Studios: The 72-Hour Playbook for GDPR Compliance

When a data breach occurs, you have 72 hours to notify regulators—or face fines up to €20M. This guide provides game studios with a step-by-step incident response plan, from detection to remediation, based on real breaches like Discord's 70,000-user ID leak.

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Age Verification for Indie Games: A Budget-Conscious Compliance Guide

Age Verification for Indie Games: A Budget-Conscious Compliance Guide

Compliance doesn't have to cost $30k. This guide shows indie developers how to implement age verification, GDPR, and COPPA compliance on a budget of $0-5k.

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Dark Patterns Audit & Prevention: How to Identify and Fix Deceptive UX in Your Game Before the FTC Does

Dark Patterns Audit & Prevention: How to Identify and Fix Deceptive UX in Your Game Before the FTC Does

The FTC's $520M enforcement against Epic Games signaled a new era for gaming compliance. Learn the 13 illegal dark patterns, how to audit your payment flows, and why fixing them is your hidden competitive advantage.

16 min read
In-Game Purchase Compliance: GDPR, COPPA & Dark Patterns for Cosmetics, Battle Passes & Subscriptions

In-Game Purchase Compliance: GDPR, COPPA & Dark Patterns for Cosmetics, Battle Passes & Subscriptions

Your monetization is your highest compliance risk. This guide provides concrete guidance on making cosmetics, battle passes, and subscriptions compliant with GDPR, COPPA, and FTC rules.

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Gaming Compliance 2026: The Complete Guide to Age Verification, GDPR, COPPA & Privacy for Game Developers

Gaming Compliance 2026: The Complete Guide to Age Verification, GDPR, COPPA & Privacy for Game Developers

The gaming industry faces a watershed moment. This comprehensive guide covers GDPR, COPPA, and EUDIW—the three major regulatory frameworks affecting game developers globally. Learn what applies to your game, when, and how to implement each requirement.

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Age Verification for Games: Implementing EUDIW While Protecting User Privacy (2026 Guide)

Age Verification for Games: Implementing EUDIW While Protecting User Privacy (2026 Guide)

The gaming industry faces a critical turning point. In just 11 months, the European Union's Digital Identity Wallet (EUDIW) will become available to citizens across all member states, and with it, a new regulatory landscape for age verification in games.

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The Essential GDPR Checklist for Game Studios in 2026

The Essential GDPR Checklist for Game Studios in 2026

As data privacy regulations tighten in 2026, game studios face complex GDPR compliance demands. Learn the 14 essential steps to protect player data, avoid costly fines, and build trust—from lawful basis documentation to AI governance.

20 min read
Lessons from Epic Games' $520M COPPA Settlement: What Every Digital Business Should Know

Lessons from Epic Games' $520M COPPA Settlement: What Every Digital Business Should Know

The FTC's landmark $520M settlement with Epic Games represents a watershed moment in digital privacy regulation. Learn the key lessons about COPPA compliance, dark patterns, and the shift toward privacy-by-default that every digital business must understand.

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