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Making Law Less Mysterious: Why We Ask Certain Questions in ToolHive

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Behind every question, there is a real reason

Ever wondered why ToolHive asks for certain information? Like why we want to know why you have certain data, or how long do you keep data?

It is not random. It is not because we love paperwork. It is because the law expects it.

That is why we introduced the Law Indicator, so you can always see the real reason behind the questions we ask.

📚 Compliance can feel confusing

GDPR. NIS2. ISO27001. DSA. DMA. All these regulations have requirements, and most companies are affected by at least one of them.

The problem is that legal texts are long, complicated, and sometimes feel disconnected from daily work. It is easy to miss small but important obligations.

That is where ToolHive helps.

🧠 What is the Law Indicator?

Next to certain questions in ToolHive, you now see a Law Indicator. It shows you:

  • Which law or regulation the question is based on
  • Sometimes even the specific article number (for example, GDPR Article 30)

You do not need to guess whether a question is "just nice to have" or legally important. We make it visible.

🎯 Why it matters

Knowing the legal background helps you:

  • Prioritize your compliance work
  • Prepare better for audits and assessments
  • Educate your team and stakeholders with real references
  • Feel confident that you are building a compliance program, not just filling out forms

No more "Why do we even have to do this?" moments. You will always know.

🔍 Example: Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)

When we ask you about your processing activities, it is not because it sounds good. It is because GDPR Article 30 requires you to document them.

With the Law Indicator, you see the connection immediately. Less confusion, more clarity.

Building trust through transparency

At ToolHive, we believe compliance tools should not hide the "why." You deserve to know what you are doing, why it matters, and where it comes from.

The Law Indicator is one more way we make compliance understandable, not mysterious.

Want to see how it works? Log in to ToolHive and check out the Law Indicators on your next tool or vendor update.