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Privacy regulations are changing in 2026: what analytics teams need to know

January 7, 2026 by Alex Carmona

Privacy regulations across Europe are evolving. 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year in the privacy world. For analytics teams, compliance leaders, and digital decision-makers, the next 12–18 months will bring concrete changes to how audience measurement can …

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Categories GDPR, Privacy

Lean Analytics in a Privacy-First Environment – Bootcamp with Timo Dechau

January 9, 2026November 29, 2024 by Daniel Crough

In a recent bootcamp, Timo Dechau walked attendees through his approach to data and measurement in privacy-focused analytics environments. He demonstrates how to shift from a chaotic, ‘track-it-all’ mentality to a focused method that prioritizes quality over quantity. This post …

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Categories Banking and Financial Services, GDPR, Marketing, Privacy, Videos

Convenience vs control: The Adobe Analytics data breach

December 30, 2025 by Joe

The recent Adobe Analytics breach is the latest reminder of a well-known truth: regardless of how trusted or qualified the vendor is, outsourcing always introduces some level of risk. The breach in brief (and its business impact) In September, Adobe Analytics made …

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Categories GDPR, Privacy, Security

Business analytics tools: features, use cases and more

December 29, 2025 by Joe

Business analytics tools help you spot trends, measure performance and make informed decisions. This article examines seven leading business analytics tools, highlighting their notable features, typical use cases and key factors to consider when selecting a tool. What are business …

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Categories About, GDPR, Privacy

A simple guide to advanced marketing analytics

December 3, 2025 by Joe

With growing privacy concerns and compliance requirements, many marketers hesitate to really dig into their data. But page views, bounce rates, and other basic metrics only show part of the picture.  To truly understand your audience, you need to go …

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Categories Marketing, Privacy

Mastering multi-touch attribution models

November 20, 2025 by Joe

Customer journeys aren’t linear. Even if the data shows they all converted through the same promotion, the path that took them there wasn’t. They zigzag through ads, emails, search results, landing pages and more.  Yet many analytics tools don’t take …

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Categories App Analytics, GDPR, Marketing, Privacy

The ultimate URL parameter playbook

November 12, 2025 by Joe

Marketing managers often struggle to really understand how their campaigns are performing. Complicated analytics tools and confusing data can lead to decisions based on instinct or intuition instead of concrete insights. Adding to the frustration, the constant demands of data …

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Categories App Analytics, GDPR, Marketing, Privacy

What to look for in website analytics software (and why it matters)

November 3, 2025 by Joe

Choosing the right website analytics software isn’t just about tracking traffic. It’s about understanding your audience, protecting their privacy and making confident decisions with data you can trust. Choosing the wrong analytics platform can skew your entire marketing strategy. The …

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Categories Analytics Tips, Marketing, Privacy

Matomo Analytics integration for Slack: Automate reports where your team works

January 9, 2026October 31, 2025 by Alex Carmona

We know how much time teams spend sharing reports, checking dashboards, and trying to keep everyone up to date. Now, there’s an easier way. The Matomo Slack Integration automatically delivers the insights your team needs, right where they work, in …

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Categories Plugins

Understanding SSO: Why single sign-on is critical for Enterprise security

October 14, 2025 by Alex Carmona

Your organisation manages dozens of tools. Each requires passwords, permissions, and policies. But what happens when an employee leaves? Here’s why Single Sign-On (SSO) has become the standard for managing secure access at scale. The access management challenge no one …

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Categories Security

What is data minimisation? Definition, benefits and best practices

October 9, 2025 by Joe

Collecting and storing vast amounts of consumer data comes with financial, reputational and regulatory risks. Even a minor data breach can be incredibly costly. In the United States, consumer credit reporting agency Equifax agreed to pay $425 million to consumers affected by …

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Categories Analytics Tips, App Analytics
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