October 2025 brought two developments worth knowing: regulators are stepping up enforcement on cookie consent, and the EDPB announced that its 2026 coordinated enforcement action will target transparency and information obligations. Both hit the same nerve: the basics still matter.

Most businesses see their cookie banner as a legal obligation to tick off. But with the right setup, it can actually work in your favour. Here is how one of our clients made compliance and data collection work together.

Building a startup means wearing many hats. GDPR compliance probably is not at the top of your list, but ignoring it entirely comes with real risks. Here are the three things we would focus on first.