This release of TouchPoint+ focuses on regulatory compliance, user privacy controls, and data transparency enhancements.
Key New Features & Improvements
Privacy & Compliance Controls
Cookie Consent Management - New consent banner provides granular user control over Essential, Analytics, Marketing, and Functional cookies with clear opt-in/opt-out mechanisms.
User Preference Storage - Secure preference storage system with 6-month persistence ensures user choices are respected across sessions.
Immediate Preference Controls - Cookie preference changes take effect immediately with proper cleanup of existing data when consent is withdrawn.
Policy & Documentation
Integrated Cookie Policy - Cookie policy documentation is accessible directly within TouchPoint+, providing complete transparency about data collection practices.
Plain English Documentation - Policy explanations written in clear, accessible language for all users.
Third-Party Integration Controls
Service Integration Management - Third-party services now properly respect user consent choices and operate within selected privacy preferences.
User Experience Enhancements
Preference Management Interface - Users can modify cookie preferences at any time through an easily accessible settings interface.
Performance Optimization - Implementation includes built-in performance optimization to minimize impact on application load times.
Regulatory Standards Compliance
ICO Requirements - Full compliance with current ICO requirements for cookie consent and data transparency.
GDPR Compliance - Compliant consent mechanisms with audit trail capability for regulatory reviews.
Core Functionality Protection
Zero Impact Operation – TouchPoint+ essential features and performance remain completely unaffected regardless of user cookie preferences.
Cross-Session Validation - Preference enforcement and validation operates consistently across all user sessions.
This release demonstrates Access's continued commitment to regulatory compliance, user privacy protection, and maintaining the robust performance that legal professionals depend on for their daily operations.
How this version will be made available
This release is automatically available from 21st October 2025.
The cookie compliance enhancement will be automatically deployed to all TouchPoint+ installations with no user intervention required.
Users will see the new cookie consent interface upon their next login after the deployment date.