Module 4: Keeping Your Legal Documents Current and Enforceable

When to Update Your Legal Documents

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Update your legal documents whenever: you add new data collection tools, change how you use or share data, change your services or products significantly, experience a data breach (update must include breach notification procedures), or when major privacy laws change. Date your documents ("Last updated: January 1, 2026") and notify existing users of material changes via email when user data handling changes. Regular review prevents the documents from becoming stale and potentially misleading.

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