The criteria for obtaining lawful consent was discussed in depth in our Law 25 Consent White Paper released late 2023. The CAI published its final consent guidelines (Guidelines 2023-1-Consent: Validity Criteria (“Consent Guidelines”)) providing us with a clearer picture and refined guidance on what is required for consent to be valid. The included PDF supplemental document is an update to our white paper and can be downloaded below.
Lauren Preston is a Privacy Solutions Architect at Bamboo Data Consulting who thrives on making privacy practical, approachable, and even enjoyable. With expertise spanning finance, tech, health, and more, she loves creating strategies that help businesses stay secure while building trust. When she’s not tackling privacy challenges, Lauren writes about everything from data compliance tips to building privacy-first cultures while focusing on the legal aspect of privacy. She’s a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/C) who believes privacy can be as interesting as her next creative challenge - or at least close!
