Posts tagged #eu
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How to get a fake Google review removed in the EU: the two routes, and the one most owners never use
Google's own report button works for spam and profanity. For a review that is simply false, EU businesses have a second route under the Digital Services Act, with a legal duty on Google to act. Here is how to write a notice that gets read, and what to do while you wait.
Google reviews widget on an EU website: what GDPR actually asks of you
Showing Google reviews on your own site is legal in the EU. The trouble is in the plumbing: many widgets send every visitor's IP address to Google before the cookie banner is answered. Here is how to check yours in two minutes, and what to change.
The EU AI Act Is Now Live for Your Business: What August 2, 2026 Actually Changes for Restaurants and Local SMBs
The AI Act's transparency rules apply from August 2, 2026 — and most of what you've read about them is wrong. What a restaurant or local business actually must do, what got postponed to 2027, the real fines, and a 30-minute compliance checklist.
The 2026 EU Review Law Compliance Checklist for Local Businesses
Review gating, undisclosed incentives, and hidden negatives can now cost EU businesses up to 4% of turnover. This is the plain-English checklist to get compliant in an afternoon — plus a free 60-second self-check to see where you stand.
Fake Reviews Are Now a Legal Liability in the EU: What the 2026 Crackdown Means for Your Business
Buying or faking reviews has been illegal across the EU since 2022 — but 2026 is when it got teeth. Fines reach 4% of turnover, competitors can sue, and a February 2026 court ruling just tightened the rules. Here's what every SMB must change now.