We all know about the importance of clean, accurate and all-round dependable data for great marketing. But how many of us actually achieve it? In this article we outline the actions required to ensure you have reliable data.
In this article, we explore how technology holds the key to ensuring data is accurate, up-to-date and ready for use. In today’s regulatory climate, it’s not just good for business: it’s essential for legal compliance.
Since GDPR, some marketers are refusing to touch third party data with a barge pole. But is that fair? We speak to industry insiders and data privacy experts to find out the level of risk and how it can be sourced safely and responsibly.
A one-off data privacy Q&A was held aboard the HQS Wellington on the Thames in Central London last week. The event launched the inaugural Award for Responsible Marketing in memory of Rosemary Smith, co-founder of the DPN & the data protection consultancy, Opt-4. Here are the highlights…
The GMA and the Data Protection Network have teamed up with OneTrust to bring you an in-depth summary of the industry’s experience since GDPR came into force. Last year saw a scramble towards compliance as the deadline approached proving that many organisations were unprepared for the new obligations that GDPR placed upon them. In many cases, there was confusion over the appropriate course…
The future of global data protection regulations continues to be a subject of passionate debate among data protection experts and industry insiders. So, what does the future hold for data-driven organisations? The GMA recently sought out the views of global data protection expert, Robert Bond, partner at Bristows LLP, and Ian Evans, MD at privacy…
What are the key issues facing data driven organisations today? And how should we tackle them? Experts from the fields of data governance, innovation and strategy gathered at our recent breakfast briefing in London to give their take. Here we’ll reveal some of their best practice tips, starting with Robert Bond who gives his verdict on how to approach GDPR and evolving global regulation trends.
The French regulator’s record fine for Google proves that the data industry is being forcefully awoken to a new reality where control over data shifts towards the individual and away from corporations. So what can we expect going forward? Craig Hanna explores the ramifications of the GDPR ruling, why there should be a separation of powers when it comes to personal data, and how a global data stream which is more open and democratic will benefit us all.
It’s been a few months since the GDPR came into force and still confusion remains. Fiona Salmon takes us through some of the key mix-ups which are leading data management companies to unnecessarily jettison user data. She also outlines a key lesson to learn from the recent ICO ruling and identifies the one key area where companies are consistently letting down consumers.
Businesses cannot afford to treat ‘trust’ as just another 2018 buzzword. It is the backbone of all advertising, for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer success. As consumers’ understanding about how companies use their data grows, the safe placement of adverts and GDPR compliance will be more important than ever.
Andrew Morsy, MD at Sizmek, argues that it is up to brands to implement the right technology – with AI at its core…