The risk picture is broader than one policy page
This page is designed to give high-level, practical guidance only. Exact obligations can depend on how your website operates, the technologies it uses, the audiences it serves and the way the underlying business model works in practice.
A website can carry risk through stale privacy information, weak cookie controls, terms that no longer fit the customer journey, poor disclosure around tools or features, unclear version history or simply a lack of routine review. None of those problems always look dramatic in isolation, but together they can create avoidable exposure and operational drag.
This is one reason why generic website checklists can disappoint. They focus on whether something exists, not whether it is accurate, current and aligned with the real site. A business can pass a superficial checklist and still carry material drift underneath.
A stronger approach is to focus on alignment. What does the website do today? What do the public documents say? Which providers are involved? Who owns updates? How often is the live setup checked? Is there evidence of review or merely assumption?
If that sounds familiar, the website compliance review guide is a good next read. For a faster route, use the compliance estimator.