Why GDPR Matters for E-Commerce
The General Data Protection Regulation has been in effect since May 2018, but enforcement has intensified significantly. In 2025-2026, data protection authorities across the EU issued record fines.
If your online store collects personal data from EU residents — GDPR applies regardless of where your business is registered.
The maximum penalty is €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover, whichever is higher.
The Complete GDPR Checklist
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Common GDPR Mistakes E-Commerce Stores Make
Pre-checked consent boxes. The most common issue — the "I agree" box should not be pre-ticked.
Cookie walls. Making access conditional on accepting all cookies is not valid consent.
Vague privacy policies. "We may share data with third parties" is not specific enough.
Ignoring data subject rights. Customers can access, correct, delete, and port their data within 30 days.
Google Analytics without consent. Loading tracking scripts before opt-in is a common enforcement target.
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