New Feature: App Monitor
We are excited to announce an update to our Compliance Monitor: You can now monitor apps as well as websites! All of the powerful features that the Compliance Monitor offers for websites are now available for your app too. As with the current process, you will find an overview of your scan results in the Monitoring section of your dashboard. You can also view details of any detected vendors or issue types, along with the severity level of any issues found. Scan your app now to identify potential data protection violations and maintain clear oversight with advanced monitoring and analysis using our Compliance Monitor for apps.
Click here to read more: https://www.consentmanager.net/en/knowledge/compliance-monitor-apps/
Accessibility deadline 28 June 2025: Is your website ready?
The enforcement date for the European Accessibility Act is approaching quickly. Will your website be ready to provide an accessible experience for all users? To achieve this, it is crucial to implement accessibility technologies such as screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation and real-time interface adjustments well in advance of the deadline. Our Accessibility Widget and Scanner offer these features and can help adapting your website to meet users’ individual needs in real time. With our pricing plan, starting from just 15 EUR per month, you will have access to both tools: The Accessibility Scanner and the Accessibility Widget for up to three websites. Try it now for free for 14 days by enabling the accessibility package in your account: https://app.consentmanager.net/login.php?c=1
To support your preparations, we have also made available a free PDF checklist that explains how our tools work and the steps you need to take to comply with the Act. Visit our landing page to learn more and prepare to meet the EAA and WCAG accessibility requirements.
Click here to learn more: https://www.consentmanager.net/en/accessibility-widget/
Does your business fall under the DSA? Find out with our free guide (PDF)
The Digital Services Act (DSA) introduces new responsibilities for digital services operating within the EU. The Act places a strong emphasis on transparency, user protection and accountability. However, the specific requirements will depend on the type and scale of your business. To help you determine whether your company is subject to the DSA, we have created a clear and practical checklist. By answering a few targeted questions, you will gain a better understanding of what actions, are required to comply. Depending on your business model, this may include GDPR compliance, adherence to the Whistleblower Directive, or implementing a transparency layer if you operate in the online advertising space. As non-compliance can result in fines of up to 6% of annual global turnover, it is important to assess your company’s obligations as soon as possible. Our guide outlines who is affected and what steps are necessary to ensure compliance.
Visit our dedicated page and download the free PDF: https://www.consentmanager.net/en/digital-services-act-checklist/
German Court: Google Tag Manager requires consent
In a recent court ruling, the Administrative Court of Hanover confirmed the Lower Saxony State Commissioner’s legal opinion that prior user consent is required before activating tools such as Google Tag Manager (GTM). The case was brought forward by the Lower Saxony State Commissioner for Data Protection, who claimed that a media company in Lower Saxony did not meet the required data privacy standards with its Google Tag Manager setup on its website. The court emphasized that GTM requires consent as websites can function without it, and loading GTM may result in user data, such as IP addresses, being transferred to Google. Nevertheless, many websites still run GTM tags before obtaining consent, which constitutes a violation of data protection law. To ensure that such tags are blocked until valid consent is obtained, a Consent Management Platform (CMP) should be implemented. Companies are urged to take action, as data protection authorities and users alike are becoming increasingly vigilant.
Court ruling (German): https://voris.wolterskluwer-online.de/browse/document/230df5cf-d76c-4561-9499-e44445a96f11
Further optimizations and adjustments in June
Further new features and optimizations can be found in the complete release log:
Release Log
- – New: App Monitor
– Fix: Accessibility default page
– Fix: Accessibility widget settings not working
– Added: Partner automation
– Improved: Monitor export via Excel + CSV
– Improved: Monitor crawl status feedback
– Improved: CMP Menu overview for Reports/Monitors
– Fix: Legal basis default description incorrect
– Fix: Creating certain custom language combinations doesnt work
– Fix: Partner account page size cannot be changed
– Improved: CMP settings overview
– Improved: Allow custom headline tags h1, h2, …
