{"id":4176,"date":"2022-02-06T11:28:14","date_gmt":"2022-02-06T05:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostnamaste.com\/blog\/?p=4176"},"modified":"2025-02-13T18:34:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T13:04:39","slug":"top-3-tips-to-help-make-your-website-compliant-with-government-rules-and-regulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostnamaste.com\/blog\/top-3-tips-to-help-make-your-website-compliant-with-government-rules-and-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 Tips to Help make Your Website Compliant with Government Rules and Regulations in 2025 \u2013 HostNamaste.com"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">A lot has changed in the way that companies handle their customers\u2019 data. It\u2019s now critical for businesses to take all the necessary precautions and put systems in place that help protect their data. It\u2019s not just the company\u2019s data that\u2019s vulnerable but customers\u2019 data too.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4179\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4179\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4179 size-full\" title=\"Top 3 Tips to Help make Your Website Compliant with Government Rules and Regulations in 2025 \u2013 HostNamaste.com\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostnamaste.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Top-3-Tips-to-Help-make-Your-Website-Compliant-with-Government-Rules-and-Regulations-in-2021-\u2013-HostNamaste.jpeg\" alt=\"Top 3 Tips to Help make Your Website Compliant with Government Rules and Regulations in 2025 \u2013 HostNamaste.com\" width=\"1024\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostnamaste.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Top-3-Tips-to-Help-make-Your-Website-Compliant-with-Government-Rules-and-Regulations-in-2021-\u2013-HostNamaste.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostnamaste.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Top-3-Tips-to-Help-make-Your-Website-Compliant-with-Government-Rules-and-Regulations-in-2021-\u2013-HostNamaste-300x133.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostnamaste.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Top-3-Tips-to-Help-make-Your-Website-Compliant-with-Government-Rules-and-Regulations-in-2021-\u2013-HostNamaste-768x340.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4179\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt; font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\"><strong>Top 3 Tips to Help make Your Website Compliant with Government Rules and Regulations in 2025 \u2013 HostNamaste.com<\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">As most businesses nowadays have a website, it\u2019s beneficial to ensure your website is compliant with all the current\u00a0<strong>government rules and regulations<\/strong> that are in place in 2022. Failure to do so could put the business at risk in more ways than one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">\u00a0In this article, we\u2019ll explain what it means to be website compliant and the top tips to help make it so. There are also many advantages that come from protecting your customers\u2019 data too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_does_it_mean_to_be_website_compliant\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>What does it mean to be Website Compliant?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\"><strong>Website compliance<\/strong>\u00a0is the state of observing and following all laws and regulations that relate to the accessibility of your website. With\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varonis.com\/blog\/cybersecurity-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">68% of business leaders<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0feeling the rise in\u00a0<strong>cybersecurity<\/strong>\u00a0risks, it\u2019s important that you\u2019re doing your best to make your website compliant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">\u00a0It\u2019s something that\u2019s better to do sooner rather than later, especially as in 2022 there are more remote workers. Human error is also a major influence to cyber attacks and falling victims to scams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">When you\u2019re taking customer data and storing it within your\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostnamaste.com\/blog\/virtual-servers\/\"><strong>virtual servers<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, it\u2019s important for the sake of your business, to adhere to any rules. Not just for the company\u2019s reputation and stability but to avoid incurring fines.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">Top 3 Tips to Help make Your Website Compliant with Government Rules and Regulations in 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">As the online landscape is constantly changing, it\u2019s necessary to keep an eye on any legal rules and regulations that come from the government and other organizations. By focusing a lot of attention on your\u00a0<strong>website\u2019s compliance<\/strong>, it will certainly pay off for you in many ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">\u00a0With a staggering 98% of the world\u2019s top one million websites not offering full compliance, the need for it is apparent. So why be part of the majority when you can benefit from being one of the few? Here are three top tips to start your journey to full\u00a0<strong>website compliance<\/strong> in 2022.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"1_Be_vigilant_with_how_you_store_your_customer_data\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>1) Be vigilant with how you store your customer data:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">Customer data is often stored in the cloud because it\u2019s an unlimited storage space that often enough, your work servers cannot accommodate without upgrades. These upgrades can be costly but just like your servers, the cloud is vulnerable to cyber crime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">\u00a0It\u2019s commonplace for many cloud users to encounter security threats and so it\u2019s good to invest a lot of resources and budget into keeping your data under lock and key. Some helpful tips for storing data in the cloud safely can be done mainly through strong passwords and two-factor authentication where possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">Most sites that hold financial and confidential data will have this process in place. Examples like your online banking and email, should have this two-factor authentication in place.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4180\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4180\" style=\"width: 764px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostnamaste.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Be-vigilant-with-how-you-store-your-customer-data-HostNamaste.png\" alt=\"Be vigilant with how you store your customer data - HostNamaste\" width=\"764\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostnamaste.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Be-vigilant-with-how-you-store-your-customer-data-HostNamaste.png 360w, https:\/\/www.hostnamaste.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Be-vigilant-with-how-you-store-your-customer-data-HostNamaste-300x192.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4180\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\"><strong>Be vigilant with how you store your customer data &#8211; HostNamaste.com<\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">Two-factor authentication is great for adding an extra layer of security, as well as using password software for those staff who tend to use the same passwords for every software or system you use. It\u2019s also worth turning on account alerts so that you can be alerted by any suspicious logins or attempted logins.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">It\u2019s good to routinely audit your shared files and folders to check for any access that\u2019s no longer required. This can be from previous employees who have now left to those you\u2019ve worked with through outsourcing. By reducing the number of individuals with access, the more secure it will be.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">Training your staff on how to be more vigilant when it comes to cyber attacks is also useful to do and many businesses are finding the benefit that comes from investing in training courses and security guidance for employees of all backgrounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"2_Have_a_checklist_of_accessibility_updates\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>2) Have a checklist of accessibility updates:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">Accessibility is useful for your website because it helps all of the traffic coming to your site, to navigate it easily. Providing a good user experience essential to them coming back again and again as regular customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">There are plenty of updates and changes you can make to improve accessibility on your site. Here are a few suggestions to get you started.<i><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">Use headings in the right manner to help structure content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">Be wary of your color choices for those with visual impairments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">Design forms for accessibility like text to speech.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">Include alt text for images.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">Provide alternative displays (larger fonts).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">Check web page loading speeds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">It\u2019s often the small changes that can make the biggest difference in the experience that your customers have. In 2022, inclusivity is important and so effort needs to be made to make your site more accessible. This checklist isn\u2019t exhaustive and as mentioned above, requirements of compliance for your website might change as the digital world progresses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"3_Be_clear_with_the_terms_and_conditions_on_how_you_use_data\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>3) Be clear with the terms and conditions on how you use data:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">The terms and conditions you share with your customers are critical to check over so that they fully understand what they\u2019re agreeing to. By handing over their data, the terms and conditions you\u2019ve created should explain what you do with their information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">\u00a0Osana\u2019s guide to personal data is a good starting point when it comes to drafting up your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostnamaste.com\/tos.php\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">company\u2019s terms and conditions<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in relation to data usage. Regardless of the type of website you have, you\u2019ll need to have a small print. This protects not only the customer but also the business when it comes to issues relating to liability, law and jurisdiction.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4181\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4181\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4181\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostnamaste.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Be-clear-with-the-terms-and-conditions-on-how-you-use-data-HostNamaste.png\" alt=\"Be clear with the terms and conditions on how you use data - HostNamaste\" width=\"1600\" height=\"864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostnamaste.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Be-clear-with-the-terms-and-conditions-on-how-you-use-data-HostNamaste.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.hostnamaste.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Be-clear-with-the-terms-and-conditions-on-how-you-use-data-HostNamaste-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostnamaste.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Be-clear-with-the-terms-and-conditions-on-how-you-use-data-HostNamaste-1024x553.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostnamaste.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Be-clear-with-the-terms-and-conditions-on-how-you-use-data-HostNamaste-768x415.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostnamaste.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Be-clear-with-the-terms-and-conditions-on-how-you-use-data-HostNamaste-1536x829.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4181\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana, Geneva; color: #000000;\"><strong>Be clear with the terms and conditions on how you use data &#8211; HostNamaste.com<\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">The conditions need to be accepted by the user, so be accurate in what you include in order to provide the best experience for your customers. How you word and phrase certain points will also need to be written to cater to your customer\u2019s demographic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"The_benefits_of_protecting_your_customers_data_and_being_accessible\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>The benefits of protecting your customers data and being accessible<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">Protecting your customer\u2019s data and giving your customers a better experience on your site is definitely needed. There are many benefits for looking after your customer data as well as providing a more accessible site whether it\u2019s their first time on there or they\u2019re regulars to your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"It_makes_your_business_more_inclusive_to_everyone\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\"><strong>&#8211; It makes your business more inclusive to everyone<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">We don\u2019t really understand what it\u2019s like to be excluded from something until it happens to us personally. When it does, it can feel awful, so why treat your customers with that same approach? Not every customer who comes onto your site is going to be able to navigate it the same way as others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">\u00a0Showing inclusivity to not only your existing customers but any potential leads that come onto your site can be good for business and the overall experience they have. When first impressions count, <strong>a website that\u2019s compliant to government rules<\/strong>\u00a0is handy for your company to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Builds_trust_with_your_customers\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>&#8211; Builds trust with your customers<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">With so much competition for your business to go up against, trust is something that you want to help build from the get go. Being seen to prioritize your customers needs and safety is going to go a long way for your client relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">\u00a0Honesty and transparency is essential to retain your customers. Without it, you\u2019ll likely see a lack of longevity in loyal customers. Nurturing your leads and building that trust\u00a0 in customers will do wonders for your business success.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Prevents_any_legal_trouble\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>&#8211; Prevents any legal trouble<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">As a business, there\u2019s a lot more pressure to do everything by the book and to not cut corners when it comes to handling customer data and providing an experience. With that in mind, it\u2019s important to get any legal assistance when it comes to adhering to the\u00a0<strong>government rules<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">\u00a0You may want to use what legal help you have internally, or otherwise outsource it to an agency or firm that can assist you. The fewer legal issues you have, the better. It pays to be proactive in your efforts to stay out of trouble.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Promotion_of_brand_identity\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>&#8211; Promotion of brand identity<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostnamaste.com\/blog\/social-media-branding-an-ultimate-guide-to-build-brand-using-social-media\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Brand image is everything nowadays<\/span><\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0especially when it comes to your online presence. With little attention spent on your brand\u2019s identity, it can be an uphill struggle to build your company\u2019s web presence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">\u00a0By showing your efforts in accessibility and <strong>website compliance<\/strong>, you contribute positively to brand identity. It\u2019s even better if your competition isn\u2019t making the relevant steps towards better accessibility or compliance. It\u2019s going to put you in a better light and that\u2019s important to do so where you can.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">There are further benefits that come from doing your part to protect customer data and to provide more accessible features via your website. The safety and protection this provides to your customers and your own company can be priceless in comparison to leaving yourself vulnerable to attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Make_your_website_compliant_for_2021\" style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Make your website compliant for 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, Geneva;\">The past year has seen a lot of change within the world. As a modern business or company in 2022, <strong>website compliance<\/strong>\u00a0is one that many should be implementing but aren\u2019t doing so. If there\u2019s anything to add to the goals for this year, then it\u2019s worthwhile adding\u00a0<strong>website compliance<\/strong>\u00a0to that list.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A lot has changed in the way that companies handle their customers&rsquo; data. 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