Tag Archives: privacy

Early Online Impact of GDPR

Posted on August 14, 2018 by

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

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

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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