Raw data is unstructured and unformatted data that comes directly from a source. It can be in different formats, such as files, visual images, figures, database records or any other digital data. Raw data is unprocessed, not “trimmed”, unlike aggregated data, which is presented in a summarized format and limits your analytical capabilities.
Applying raw data for analysis lets you make more advanced and accurate evaluations. Exporting raw data from a web analytics platform allows you to utilize it in other tools and conduct further analysis.
To learn more about raw data in analytics, read our posts:
Raw data analysis
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The EDPB’s new data anonymization guidelines: what they mean for your analytics data
Removing names, cookies and IP addresses is no longer enough to anonymize data. Here’s what the 2026 EDPB framework actually requires for anonymous data collection, what’s still unresolved, and how to configure your analytics to stay compliant while keeping the full view of traffic marketers rely on.
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What is considered protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA? A guide for healthcare marketers
Quick summary What PHI is: Any individually identifiable health information created, received, maintained, or transmitted by a covered entity or its business associates Who it applies to: Healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and their business associates Why it matters for marketing: Marketing tools that collect or transmit PHI without a BAA create HIPAA compliance…
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