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GDPR Traps Every Web Dev Must Dodge

EU users on your site? GDPR owns you. Here's the no-BS dev guide to dodge million-euro fines.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 3 min read
Developer checklist for GDPR web app compliance

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • EU visitors mean instant GDPR scope—no exceptions for US devs. 𝕏
  • Build consent, rights, encryption from day one; fines hit €2.7B already. 𝕏
  • 2025 enforcement spikes with AI tools—audit now or pay later. 𝕏
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