Tag Archives: privacy

Early Online Impact of GDPR

Posted on August 14, 2018 by bermanevansretail

As we have reported before, Europe’s General Data Protection Rule (GDPR) went into effect on May 25, 2018: It seeks to protect the personal data of EU citizens. In addition, it increases the obligations of firms that collect or process … Continue reading →

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Americans Want GDRP-Style Laws

Posted on July 10, 2018 by bermanevansretail

On May 25, 2018, Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went effect. Thus, a good topic for discussion involves whether Americans want GDRP-style laws. As Dyfed Loesche wrote for Statista: “Anybody doing business in the digital realm should be able … Continue reading →

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Will Tracking Cookies Become Obsolete?

Posted on April 10, 2018 by bermanevansretail

One question arising among Web experts: Will Tracking Cookies Become Obsolete? First, let us define the term. According to PC Magazine: “A tracking cookie involves data stored in the user’s computer by a Web site being visited. ‘Third-party’ advertisers place … Continue reading →

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