September 22, 2023
Is Adobe Analytics HIPAA-compliant?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a restrictive data security law regulating US healthcare organizations’ use of protected health information (PHI). The covered entities and business associates that handle the PHI of US patients are subject to HIPAA, even if they don’t reside in the US. It affects many aspects of how […]
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September 19, 2023
What is the new UK Data Protection and Digital Information Bill and how it will impact your marketing and analytics
Following Brexit, the UK implemented the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in a form consistent with UK law, commonly called the UK GDPR. The UK GDPR is supplemented by the 2018 Data Protection Act (DPA) and 2003 Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).Over the years, the UK Government saw a need for new rules regulating […]
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August 22, 2023
Privacy compliance in ecommerce – a comprehensive guide
The rapid evolution of ecommerce has made privacy compliance a critical concern for many online businesses. With the increasing number of data breaches, consumer awareness, and fines for non-compliance, safeguarding customers’ data and respecting their privacy has become a new standard. According to Gartner, 75% of global consumers will have their personal data protected by privacy […]
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July 17, 2023
Everything you need to know about the Data Privacy Framework (Privacy Shield 2.0)
On July 10, 2023, the European Commission announced a new agreement regulating data flow between the US and the EU named the Data Privacy Framework (DPF). It’s a much-needed development considering the importance of data transfers in the global economy. But many issues around this new deal raise concerns about its sustainability.Privacy watchdogs, including Max […]
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July 6, 2023
Sweden’s data protection authority orders companies to stop using Google Analytics
Sweden’s data protection authority (DPA), IMY, issued the first major fines for companies that sent personal data to the US via Google Analytics. It also ordered Swedish businesses to refrain from using Google’s analytics tool.IMY’s decision aligns with previous opinions by the Austrian, French, Danish, Norwegian, and Italian DPAs. It also indicates that in the […]
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July 4, 2023
Anonymous tracking: How to do useful analytics without personal data
When running into the many restrictions on collecting and using personal data in web analytics, you might be asking yourself: Can I do useful web analytics without personal data?The simple answer is yes. Although you won’t be able to draw the same conclusions as with personal data tracking, anonymous data collection methods absolutely do provide […]
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May 25, 2023
A review of HIPAA-compliant analytics platforms
Collecting and analyzing user data is essential to healthcare businesses that want to build relationships with prospects, better meet their patients’ needs, and gain authority within the industry. 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 […]
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May 24, 2023
DMA and DSA – how these new laws influence online business
Last year, two new European Union regulations restricting how big tech brands like Apple, Amazon, and Meta tackle competition and handle user data entered into force. The Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA) aim to create a safer digital space where users’ fundamental rights are protected. They also establish a fair field […]
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May 23, 2023
Meta hit with a €1.2 billion fine, ordered to suspend the EU-US data transfers
US tech giant Meta has been fined a record €1.2 billion for breaching the rules of GDPR.According to the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), an authority behind the ruling, Meta violated EU law by sending the personal data of Facebook users to the US, potentially exposing it to US surveillance.The penalty has overshadowed the $746 […]
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April 5, 2023
Jason Packer: The term “Google Analytics Alternatives” itself is problematic, enshrining GA as the default choice
Piotr Korzeniowski, CEO at Piwik PRO: The market for analytics software has been very dynamic lately. New privacy regulations, and the sunset of Universal Analytics (UA), to name a few, caused a discussion around different options regarding analytics software. What factors are the most important for marketers when choosing an analytics tool?Jason Packer, Analytics Engineer […]
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