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March 2, 2023

Google Analytics might soon be banned in Norway

On March 1, 2023, the Norwegian data protection authority (DPA), Datatilsynet, released a preliminary opinion about the use of Google Analytics. Datatilsynet stated that using Google’s platform is illegal under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The decision is a follow-up to the 2022 press release, in which the DPA suggested the tool might not…
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February 20, 2023

Is Google Analytics HIPAA-compliant?

Disclaimer: This blog post is not legal advice. Piwik PRO provides privacy-friendly analytics software, but does not provide legal consultancy. If you’d like to make sure you’re in compliance with HIPAA guidelines, we encourage you to consult an attorney. Healthcare organizations use analytics platforms to collect and analyze data about their patients. The data helps…
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February 17, 2023

How to choose a security-compliant analytics platform

Privacy has become a big thing for companies in recent years. It is now a standard practice to map data sources, update privacy policies or install tools like consent managers to become more compliant with GDPR, LGPD, CCPA, and other privacy regulations. However, data security is an equally important area. Finding a business partner who…
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February 17, 2023

What is data sampling and how does it work?

If you are serious about growing your business, then you know how critical data-driven decisions are. You need solid numbers and reliable insights, and that is why sampled data may simply not be good enough, and may even lead you astray. Still, it is a common pain point for many web-analytics users. Read on to…
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February 14, 2023

How to perform successful audience targeting with a CDP

As much as 72% of business buyers expect vendors to personalize their experiences. However, only 15% of CMOs believe their company is on the right track with personalization. These numbers speak for themselves – companies need to shift their focus and incorporate high-level personalization into their marketing. If you want to reach your target audience…
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February 1, 2023

Meta’s ad practices ruled illegal under GDPR: Key facts and implications of the decision

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ruled that Meta could no longer use contracts as a basis for its behavioral ads. Instead, they should rely on consent as the ground for personal data processing under the EU’s general data protection regulation (GDPR). Initially, the Data Protection Commission of Ireland (DPC) had backed Meta’s legal argument…
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January 31, 2023

What is data activation and how does it fit into your data analytics stack

Modern companies employ various technologies for each stage of their data processes. Data ecosystems differ between organizations based on their needs and resources, but every data stack should consist of components used to acquire, integrate and transform the data. Collecting, organizing and managing data are key aspects of every data analytics stack, but how can…
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January 30, 2023

TTDSG (TDDDG) – how to make sure your analytics complies with the German law

UPDATE The TTDSG became the TDDDG on May 13, 2024. The law was renamed the Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG) in order to harmonize German law with the European Digital Services Act (DSA). The term “Telemedium” was mainly replaced by the terminology “digital service” of the European regulation. You can find the official PDF…
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January 20, 2023

Valuable data collection in a privacy-first world – the experts’ take on marketing technology for 2023

As a part of Piwik PRO’s forecast discussions, we spoke with our experts about the predicted trends for marketing technology in 2023. In recent years, more and more regulatory changes have shaped how marketing works. With laws such as GDPR, HIPAA, new decisions issued by European data protection authorities (DPA) and other privacy-related institutions, marketers…
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January 19, 2023

Privacy compliance in 2023 – the experts’ take on marketing and data protection

As a part of Piwik PRO’s forecast discussions, we asked the experts how privacy regulations affected businesses in 2022 and what we should expect this year. Collecting data while respecting users’ privacy is a challenge for marketers, as there are many new regulations to follow. They are also updated and amended regularly, so keeping up…
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