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The 2012 Social Networking Privacy Policy

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If you were to do a Google search for some of the top social networking sites , you’ll almost certainly stumble across a news story concerning privacy issues with user data. In a sub-page Foursquare calls “Privacy 101,” the plan and purpose of users’ privacy is laid out simply. and Europe.

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Facebook Dispels Any Remaining Confusion: You Are Its Product

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In addition, the updated policy outlines how Facebook uses personal information for advertising purposes. Between January 2011 and August 2012, Facebook charged advertisers $234 million for “Sponsored Stories,” according to Reuters. But, like changing most privacy settings on Facebook, it takes some clicking around.

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GDPR and Email: Part 1, an Overview

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They started working on it in 2012, and for the next four years, the countries of the European Union argued over, cajoled each other, and hammered out the details of a ruling known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR goes on to talk about written declarations, but that is unlikely to apply for email marketing.

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What in the Heck Is Going on With Privacy at Google

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The web has lit up about Google's updated privacy policy, and (shockingly) not all the feedback is super positive. Privacy on the internet has been a hot topic these days, especially considering Facebook's ever-changing levels of users' control over their information. So what's all the hulabaloo around Google's privacy updates?

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10 Things That Can Destroy an Email Marketing Program

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Sundeep Kapur | November 15, 2012. I once opted in to receive emails from a financial institution to learn more about their loan instruments. See these Email Marketing concepts in action during Sundeeps ClickZ Academy workshop: Email Marketing: Driving 51% Engagement at SES Chicago 2012. Find out in this free Webinar.

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A Marketer's Guide to Complying With EU Cookie Laws

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One of the first of such laws to come into effect is from the UK, which the government started enforcing on May 26th, 2012. While a number of UK-based sites have rolled out changes to get explicit consent from their users before installing cookies, many appear to be leaning toward the more relaxed interpretation from the ICO.

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15 Powerful Reconversion Opportunities for Your Welcome Emails

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It makes sense; as the double opt-in process has become more commonplace, people expect to return to their inbox and receive one or two emails that confirm their request and welcome them as a new subscriber. Your privacy policy to ensure their information will be used properly. 11) Ask 'em out on a date.

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