First-party data is information that an organization collects directly from users and customers, and which it owns. The data can come from multiple sources like a company’s CRM, social media, transactional systems, an advertiser’s web and mobile analytics tools, subscriptions and newsletter signups or marketing campaigns. It can also be taken from offline sources, e.g. in-person events or sales calls.
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4 ways to make your analytics HIPAA-compliant: Implementation guide
Healthcare organizations have four main approaches to achieving HIPAA-compliant analytics. Each has different trade-offs in cost, technical complexity, and analytics capabilities. This guide compares all four implementation methods – from using Google Analytics with workarounds to deploying fully HIPAA-compliant analytics platforms – so you can choose the right approach for your organization’s needs and resources.
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Is Google Analytics HIPAA-compliant?
If you use Google Analytics or similar software, you’re likely already optimizing your website to serve your customers better. But what about Google Analytics and HIPAA compliance? In short – if you’re a HIPAA-covered entity, using GA4 puts you at serious risk of a HIPAA breach. Google states that Google Analytics doesn’t satisfy HIPAA requirements. And…
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