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Global data centers: secure, GDPR-compliant analytics hosting with Piwik PRO
As digital privacy regulations tighten and performance expectations rise, organizations are rethinking how and where their analytics data is hosted. Data centers play a central role in this shift, providing the infrastructure that powers secure, compliant and high-performance analytics solutions across the globe. Piwik PRO makes it easy to align your data strategy with local…
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A review of HIPAA-compliant analytics platforms
As a healthcare organization subject to HIPAA, you’re walking a fine line when trying to improve the patient experience and ensure your activities are HIPAA-compliant. Vendors have been adjusting to the shifting privacy-oriented analytics landscape and their clients’ expectations. Many of them change their offers accordingly. At the same time, the dominant analytics vendors are…
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HIPAA-compliant analytics in 2025: Your complete vendor comparison and selection guide
Vendors have been adjusting to the shifting landscape of privacy-oriented analytics and their clients’ expectations. Many of them change their offers accordingly. At the same time, the dominant analytics vendors are not necessarily the most compliant options for healthcare providers. The stakes have never been higher, with U.S. healthcare firms paying over $100 million in…
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EU hosting vs. EU sovereignty: Why the difference matters for privacy-first analytics
As EU-US data transfer tensions continue to evolve, driven by legal uncertainties and heightened regulatory scrutiny, organizations are under increasing pressure to make informed decisions about where and how their analytics data is stored. The collapse of previous data transfer frameworks and the uncertain future of the current EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework have made one…
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PHI and PII: How they impact HIPAA compliance and your marketing strategy
Personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) may seem similar. However, there are critical distinctions between the two. While PII is a catch-all term for any information that can be associated with an individual, PHI applies specifically to HIPAA-covered entities dealing with identifiable patient information. Keeping HIPAA compliant and protecting patient information requires…
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EU-US data transfers uncertainties: How an EU-based analytics platform can improve your marketing performance
European digital marketers are facing unprecedented levels of disruption. Increasing regulatory scrutiny and growing doubts about the legality of EU-US data transfers demand an urgent reassessment of your tech stack. In the very near future, relying on US-based analytics and consent platforms will expose your organization to operational, legal, and financial risks that can no…
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Norwegian DPA warns against EU-US data transfers – what it means for your website analytics
If your company relies on Google Analytics or other US-based analytics tools, you may soon be putting your data compliance at risk. In February 2025, Norway’s Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet) issued new guidance on data transfers to the United States, highlighting growing concerns about the legal framework supporting these transfers – the EU-US Data Transfer…
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Everything you need to know about the New York Health Information Privacy Act (NYHIPA)
The New York Health Information Privacy Act (NYHIPA), passed by the New York Assembly on January 22, 2025, awaits Governor Kathy Hochul’s signature and will take effect one year after signing, introducing stringent privacy regulations for businesses processing regulated health information (RHI).
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How do Google’s Enhanced Conversions and Meta’s Advanced Matching impact analytics
Privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA have significantly changed how companies can track and measure user interactions online. Additionally, the rise of adblockers and browser tracking restrictions limit the use of third-party cookies on the web. Users are blocking and deleting cookies due to a lack of trust in the AdTech industry and what…
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The AHA’s lawsuit against HHS guidance on online tracking technologies: What it means for HIPAA-covered entities and their use of analytics
On June 20, 2024, a US district court ruled in favor of the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) bulletin on using online tracking technologies, declaring it beyond agency authority. The 2022 bulletin sought to inform entities regulated under HIPAA of their obligations concerning the use of…
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