Automating Privacy Announcements in Jira and Confluence
Introduction:
One of the most overlooked parts of data privacy compliance? Telling your users what’s happening with their data. GDPR, CCPA, and other laws require clear, timely communication.
But where do most teams fall short? Email blasts. PDF policies no one reads. Lack of visibility.
What if you could display privacy notices directly inside Jira and Confluence—where your users actually work?
Why In-App Communication Works Best
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It’s contextual: Users see it when they log in or open a project
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It’s targeted: You can show different messages to different user groups
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It’s trackable: You know who saw what—and when
How DPT Makes It Happen
The Data Protection and Security Toolkit includes a feature called Announcer—a lightweight, powerful tool to display announcements inside your Atlassian tools.
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Create Custom Privacy Messages
Craft text for cookie policies, data handling changes, or processing notices. -
Target Specific Users or Groups
Show messages only in specific Jira projects or Confluence spaces. -
Set Display Frequency
Choose whether announcements show once, daily, or until dismissed. -
Log Displays for Audit Purposes
Maintain records of who received which message, and when.
Example Use Cases:
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Notify users that a data cleanup scan is in progress
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Share updates to your GDPR policy
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Announce system changes that impact personal data
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Inform users of opt-out mechanisms
Simple Setup, Big Impact
You don’t need coding skills or plugin juggling. Just write your message, choose where to show it, and publish.
Conclusion:
Data privacy isn’t just about detection and deletion—it’s also about transparency. With in-app privacy announcements, you build user trust and legal coverage at the same time.
👉 Learn how the Announcer feature works
👉 Try it free in your Jira or Confluence instance