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Alistair is a data privacy compliance expert who writes educational resources on privacy laws and policy best practices for the GetTerms blog.
As Product Manager and Content Strategist at GetTerms, Alistair has worked to demystify complex regulatory frameworks like the GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, and more - making them accessible to small and medium-sized businesses. From privacy policies and cookie consent banners to data handling disclosures, Alistair ensures that practical compliance remains within reach for organizations with limited legal resources.
GetTerms’ privacy compliance resources are trusted by thousands of businesses worldwide, from startups to established enterprises.
Alistair's focus lies in helping businesses meet legal obligations without sacrificing usability or customer trust. At GetTerms, Alistair shapes both the product roadmap and the educational content strategy, ensuring businesses have access to straightforward tools and information when they need it most.
With a background in product management, content strategy, and digital marketing, Alistair understands what it’s like to be on both sides of the compliance puzzle, and bridges the gap between regulatory detail and business practicality - translating legal jargon into actionable guidance.
Key contributions in the data privacy compliance space include:
"Good compliance is like plumbing - you only notice it when it's broken."
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Published on 4 December 2025
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It's official, Google has recognized our CMP as one of the best in class.
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Published on 4 December 2025
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You can now install and update our plugin straight from your WordPress dashboard!
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Published on 2 December 2025
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Is the Digital Omnibus Proposal going to put an end to cookie banners in the EU?
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Published on 27 November 2025
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A quick summary of everything you should know about the EU cookie law.
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Published on 25 November 2025
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Find out whether the GDPR applies to your business, even if you're not in the EU.
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Published on 14 November 2025
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Published on 7 November 2025
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Published on 7 November 2025
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Published on 1 October 2025
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Learn what a DPO is, whether you need one, and how to choose the right person for the job.
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Published on 25 September 2025
Published by Alistair Hinchliffe Product Manager
What's all this about the European Commission revisiting the ePrivacy Directive?
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Published on 4 September 2025
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Find out why reCAPTCHA spam protection may be breaking your contact forms
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Published on 31 July 2025
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Published on 3 July 2025
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Published on 30 June 2025
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Published on 23 June 2025
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Published on 18 June 2025
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Published on 13 June 2025
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Get our recommendations based on the express provisions of the governing regulation.
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Published on 14 April 2025
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If your business is subject to the California Consumer Protection Act CCPA, here’s eight things your website needs in order to be compliant.
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Published on 11 April 2025
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A compliance guide for The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
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Published on 11 March 2025
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Learn what personal information is, why it's protected, and the different ways countries around the world define it.
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Published on 10 March 2025
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A concise guide to obtaining user consent correctly so you can use cookies on your website
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Published on 12 February 2025
Published by Alistair Hinchliffe Product Manager
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA): A Brief Overview
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Published on 12 February 2025
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A guide for businesses who process data in South Africa, under the Protection of Personal Information Act (The PoPI Act)
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Published on 29 January 2025
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Everything you need to know about the UK Online Safety Act, including how to comply with it if your service is regulated by it.
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Published on 8 January 2025
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What exactly is a privacy policy? What does it need to include? And, why do more than 20 countries around the world require you to have one?
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Published on 7 January 2025
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Everything you need to know about Cookie Consent Management Platforms (CMPs), and why you need one!
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Published on 21 December 2024
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Published on 9 December 2024
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Published on 13 November 2024
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Privacy Policy for Facebook Pages
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Published on 11 November 2024
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Key considerations for your business and audience when writing your own privacy policy.
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Published on 20 February 2024
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