About Boring Governance
Free privacy compliance guides and resources for small and medium-sized businesses — no product pitch, no paywall, no upsell.
What Is Boring Governance?
Boring Governance is a free resource library that helps small and medium-sized businesses understand and navigate privacy regulations. We publish jurisdiction-specific guides, compliance checklists, DSAR (Data Subject Access Request) resources, and practical articles on topics like CCPA, GDPR, PIPEDA, and US state privacy laws.
What We Cover
- 21 jurisdiction guides — covering US state privacy laws, GDPR, UK GDPR, PIPEDA, and more. Each guide explains who the law applies to, what it requires, enforcement details, and practical steps for compliance.
- DSAR resources — guides and templates for handling data subject access requests, including response templates, identity verification procedures, and compliance checklists.
- Compliance articles — practical guides on topics like cookie compliance, privacy audits, multi-jurisdiction compliance, and choosing compliance tools.
- Comparison guides — side-by-side comparisons like CCPA vs GDPR and PIPEDA vs HIPAA to help you understand how different regulations relate to each other.
Why Free?
Privacy compliance shouldn't require a legal budget. Most small businesses can't afford specialised privacy counsel or enterprise compliance software, but they still need to understand their obligations. We believe clear, practical guidance should be accessible to everyone.
About Use Boring
Boring Governance is part of Use Boring, a collection of simple, focused tools and resources for small businesses. Our sister site, Boring DSAR, provides DSAR-specific guides and templates with a deeper focus on data subject access request workflows.
Disclaimer
The content on this site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Privacy laws are complex and change frequently. Always consult a qualified legal professional before making compliance decisions for your business.
Contact
Questions, corrections, or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@useboring.com or use our contact form.