--- title: Blog | Startup Law Resources | SPZ Legal | Sam Taylor description: Sam Taylor is a transactional attorney with the expertise to help companies of all stages make and implement key business and product development decisions, with core training in intellectual property and significant experience in data privacy, regulatory compliance, and corporate law. 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Businesses preparing for 2026 should review five core data privacy risks:](https://spzlegal.com/blog/five-data-privacy-questions-for-businesses-to-consider-in-2026) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPZ%20Legal%20SaaS%20Agreements%20and%20Documents%20Insights.png?width=760&height=428&name=SPZ%20Legal%20SaaS%20Agreements%20and%20Documents%20Insights.png) SaaS Sales Agreements: A Complete Guide for Startups Sam Taylor | Aug 19, 2024 Navigating SaaS agreements can be daunting for any startup. These contracts are the backbone of business operations for SaaS providers, and when written well they foster trust and long term ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/startup-101-mastering-sales-agreements-and-contracts) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPZ%20Legal%20LP%20Hero%20Background%20(3).png?width=760&height=428&name=SPZ%20Legal%20LP%20Hero%20Background%20(3).png) Data Privacy Laws for SaaS Startups: Compliance Guide Sam Taylor | Aug 5, 2024 Most, if not all, SaaS providers will collect personal data through their SaaS platform. 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These folks are often called "authorized users." ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/enterprise-saas-agreements-entities-vs.-users) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPZ%20Legal%20LP%20Hero%20Background%20(2).png?width=760&height=428&name=SPZ%20Legal%20LP%20Hero%20Background%20(2).png) How to Draft Sales-Friendly Enterprise SaaS Agreements Sam Taylor | Jul 8, 2024 Customer agreements for SaaS platforms serve a crucial role in addressing risks and defining the relationship between the SaaS provider and the customer. 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