We’re the authority on the ethical of use of data in marketing
And we’re making this knowledge accessible to you.
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It’s time to be transparent about the choices that marketers are making.
We analyse marketing on three aspects
Respect for customer’s privacy
Customers are growing more aware of their data rights. Unethical use of their information damages any ongoing customer relationships.
Application of data privacy law
The risk is not only fines but orders from supervisory authorities to delete or to cease processing customer information.
Impact on the marketing industry
Marketing should grow a marketer’s personal portfolio, be effective for their company, and improve industry reputation.
How do we bring you this information
Through articles ranking companies on their marketing practices
We investigate the marketing practices from giants like Google to startups like Hey.
By answering questions from marketers.
Including what tools to use, what policies to update, and what makes a campaign successful.
With courses that make data legislation understandable.
GDPR, DPA18, CCPA, and more training for marketers and their teams.
Why does it matter?
It’s what customers are asking for.
Privacy Actives are a growing consumer segment, making up a third of respondents in a recent Cisco survey. The group represents consumers who are willing to act and have already done so by switching companies or providers over their data or data-sharing policies. This segment is getting too large to be ignored.
It’s a legal requirement.
Only 10% of the world’s population is covered by modern data privacy regulation. By 2023 this will be 65%. The penalties for non-compliance are serious. Under Art. 83(5) of GDPR, a fine can be issued of up to 20 million euros or up to 4% of total global turnover whichever is higher.
It’s the right (ethical) thing to do.
Left unchecked, the exploitation of personal data can lead to terrible things. By normalising this behaviour, marketers become part of the problem. We end up contributing to the mechanisms that threaten the stability of our society. We all have an ethical duty to do what’s right.
The numbers we’re tracking
What marketers ask us
Does this mean getting rid of customer data?
No. It’s possible to respect customer’s privacy, whilst also employing a data-driven marketing strategy. Customers, just want to trust you with the information they share. A third of consumers have switched away from companies and providers that over their data privacy practices.
We experience these poor practices too often. It’s become normalised, with websites following us with tracking we didn’t opt in to. With newsletters we can’t remember signing up for. And with newspaper headlines about scandals like Cambridge Analytica and data-leaks from big name brands.
It’s frustrating and builds distrust.
Data is essential for building strong relationships with current and future customers. To make this sustainable, the focus needs to be on using it the right way.
Isn’t data privacy the responsibility of lawyers?
No. If you process data, it’s your legal responsibility. For marketers, that’s likely everyone on the team.
The stakes are high for your brand with fines under GDPR of up to 20 million euros or up to 4% of global turnover. It’s also your reputation on the line if a breach occurs on one of your campaigns.
So you’re a marketer?
We’ll cut to the chase.
Access to tools and technology has made data easier to access but harder to navigate.
Here’s the two steps you can take right now to improve the way you use data.
(1) Show your support for marketing that respects customer’s privacy
Hit the button to show your support. Your support will be recorded anonymously.
(2) Get regular email updates from us about data and marketing
We’ll teach you how to be a more ethical marketer, and keep you up-to-date with some of the things you need to know to stay on the right side of the law. You’ll also get invites to contribute to our campaigns and events.
Measured Collective helps marketers understand, comply with and excel at data-privacy legislation.
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Educate
We analyse the growing array of data privacy legislation and figure out what it really means for marketers. We communicate this to you in a way you can understand, telling you what it means for the tech you use every day like web analytics, CRM & email marketing software.
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Certify
We offer training that will help your team get to grips with the essentials of data privacy legislation. We assess your knowledge of your legal responsibilities and help you assess your brand’s level of compliance. We identify where you can improve and provide practical recommendations of how to do so.
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Campaign
We represent marketers interests so that policy-makers understand the implications of their legislation on trade. We try to shake marketers’ bad reputation. We challenge the marketing industry to show high standards of compliance and to respect customer’s personal data.
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