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Limitations of Generic AI
ChatGPT and similar AI tools generate generic text that often misses critical compliance requirements.

AI tools like ChatGPT can be helpful for drafting text, but privacy policies require jurisdiction-specific structure and disclosures that generic outputs often miss.

Missing Jurisdiction-Specific Sections

Generic AI often produces a one-size-fits-all policy that doesn't include specific GDPR lawful basis disclosures, CCPA/CPRA rights sections, or jurisdiction-aware content. This creates compliance gaps for EU/UK and California users.

Vague Third Party Disclosures

AI-generated policies use generic terms like "analytics services" or "payment processors" instead of naming specific services (Google Analytics, Stripe, Paddle, Cloudflare). This violates GDPR transparency requirements.

Incomplete Cookie Classifications

Generic AI doesn't properly categorize cookies (strictly necessary, analytics, marketing, functional) or explain their purpose and duration. This fails GDPR cookie consent requirements.

Missing Data Retention Periods

AI-generated policies often omit specific data retention timeframes (account data, transaction data, marketing data, logs). GDPR requires clear retention periods.

No Data Controller/Processor Clarity

Generic policies don't clearly distinguish between data controller and processor roles, which is required for GDPR compliance, especially for SaaS platforms.

Compliance Gaps

GDPR Violations

  • Missing lawful basis disclosures (consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interests)
  • No international data transfer safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses)
  • Incomplete user rights procedures (no contact method, verification process, response timeline)
  • Lack of supervisory authority information

CCPA/CPRA Violations

  • Missing "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" disclosure
  • No opt-out mechanism for sale or sharing of data
  • Incomplete categories of personal information collected
  • No non-discrimination clause
Why Structured Documents Are Essential

Jurisdiction-Aware Sections

Structured documents automatically include GDPR and CCPA/CPRA sections based on your business location and target audience.

Named Third Party Services

Structured documents include specific examples (Google Analytics, Stripe, Paddle, Cloudflare) instead of vague references.

Proper Cookie Classification

Structured documents categorize cookies (necessary, analytics, marketing, functional) with purpose, duration, and examples.

Data Retention Disclosures

Structured documents include specific retention timeframes for different data types, meeting GDPR requirements.

User Rights Procedures

Structured documents provide clear contact methods, verification requirements, and response timelines for exercising rights.

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Structured around widely accepted GDPR and CCPA requirements. Not legal advice.

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