August 3, 2021
Karolina Iwańska: We still haven’t seen groundbreaking decisions that would provide answers to the most pressing questions about data protection online
Maciej Zawadziński: Today, GDPR and similar laws set down the rules of the game for businesses wanting to collect customer data. But how was personal data online protected before 2018? How did businesses behave then? I like to call that time a sort of “Wild West” – would you agree? Karolina Iwańska: GDPR was not […]
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July 22, 2021
6 ways analytics software collects data online – plus a comparison of 5 popular platforms
Data collection and analysis are a vital part of running any organization. For online data tracking, cookies and fingerprinting are among the most popular technologies and the basis for many tracking methods. In this article, we’ll discuss those different methods and the possibilities they provide. Additionally, we’ll compare how these 5 platforms approach tracking: Piwik […]
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July 13, 2021
Piotr Banaszczyk: Privacy is the biggest force shaping the future of online advertising
Maciej Zawadziński: The efficiency of online advertising depends on the collection of consumer data and cross-domain tracking. Will the industry manage without third-party cookies and with Apple’s IDFA that allows consumers to completely opt out from tracking? Or will we say “goodbye” to online advertising? Piotr Banaszczyk: I don’t believe that these privacy changes will […]
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July 12, 2021
Data privacy laws in the United States and how they affect your business [UPDATED]
In this post we discuss some of the most recent US privacy laws, their scope, impact on your analytics and digital marketing activities, and what you can do as a company to ensure compliance.
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July 6, 2021
Max Ossé: It’s just a matter of time until we see data privacy regulations that cover the United States as a whole
Maciej Zawadziński: A recent Pew Research survey confirms that US citizens are getting more concerned about the security of their personal data online. What is the cause of this? What has contributed to the growing distrust towards using online services and products? Max Ossé: I think it’s a confluence of a few factors. The first […]
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July 5, 2021
How web and product analytics improve the customer journey in banking (while also maintaining security and privacy)
An emphasis on customer concerns, privacy and security is important to about 90% of those surveyed by Morning Consult. This leads to a problem for financial institutions of all kinds to balance regulatory compliance with providing customers with personalized offers. Banks need data about the customer journey to understand their clients’ preferences and compete in […]
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July 1, 2021
What is a trusted execution environment (TEE) and how can it improve the safety of your data?
If you’re using analytics or other marketing platforms to process personal data, including sensitive data, you might be wondering how to make sure it’s properly protected against cyberattacks. Collecting data using privacy-friendly software deployed on secure servers is only one piece of the puzzle. There’s even more ways to protect your data collection, including employing […]
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June 29, 2021
Christophe Alves: Brands that find new ways to build trust with their consumers will increase their market share
Maciej Zawadziński: In the EU, 41% of residents don’t want to share personal data with private companies. In the US, 69% think that companies will use their personal information in ways they wouldn’t be comfortable with. In your opinion, where does this general lack of trust come from? Christophe Alves: Based on our discussions with […]
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June 24, 2021
CNIL’s consent exemption for Piwik PRO – What it means for you and the analytics data you collect
CNIL has added Piwik PRO Analytics Suite to the list of analytics platforms that can be used to collect data without consent in France.
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June 22, 2021
Tim Schumacher: It’s impossible to be online and not in the orbit of Big Tech
Maciej Zawadziński: Big Tech has built their dominant position on the market with interconnected products and services. Nowadays, the quality of their offering has gotten even better. So why is Big Tech’s image worse than ever? Tim Schumacher: In some ways, it seems an unavoidable reality due to the sheer size of Big Tech and […]
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