Legal Considerations in Digital Volunteer Management
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-mn-lg-gh-dgtlvltmng-01
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About the Article
The expansion of digital volunteer programs has created new opportunities for non-profit organizations to engage global talent but also raises complex legal challenges. This article analyzes the primary legal considerations in digital volunteer management, including data protection, liability, labor law compliance, cybersecurity, and cross-border legal frameworks. It explores how regulations such as GDPR and CCPA shape governance, highlights risk mitigation through agreements and protocols, and examines the difficulties of distinguishing employees from volunteers in virtual contexts. The discussion emphasizes international legal complexities and provides practical strategies for ensuring compliance while maintaining effective digital volunteer engagement.
Key Topics
- Data protection in digital volunteer programs
- Liability and risk management in virtual environments
- Labor law compliance and volunteer classification
- Cybersecurity as a legal and operational requirement
- Cross-border regulation and international legal frameworks
- Governance and sustainability in digital volunteer management
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Legal Considerations in Digital Volunteer Management. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-mn-lg-gh-dgtlvltmng-01
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