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Legal Versus Ethical: Web Scraping Edition

Webbiquity

However, the legality and ethics of using these tools for data collection are often overlooked. Not paying attention to these aspects of web scraping could lead to serious ethical controversies and lawsuits. The CFAA (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act) and other similar state laws are the legal basis for claims in web scraping disputes.

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Ethical marketing: Building trust and consumer engagement in the digital age

SmartBrief - Marketing

In today’s fast-paced world, ethical and sustainable marketing has emerged as a powerful tool for brands seeking to connect with a more conscious consumer. They are deeply concerned with the ethical practices of the brands they support, from sustainability efforts to social responsibility.

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The ethics of AI-powered marketing technology

Martech

AI has now enhanced this capability, but it also raises ethical concerns. However, AI also introduces a new legion of ethical considerations for marketers to navigate. Data privacy: The cornerstone of ethical marketing For years, data privacy has been one of the primary ethical concerns in marketing technology.

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5 Black Friday trends marketers can act on this holiday season

Martech

Consumers are looking to spend, and it’s not too late for marketers to act. Brands can gain loyalty from ethical-conscious customers by coordinating promotions that demonstrate their social responsibility or sustainability strategies.” For instance, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days drove sales in October.

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Should Brands Follow Ethical Guidelines for AI Use? The PR Council Says Yes

Content Marketing Institute

The PR Council this week published guidelines on how brands and agencies should act ethically when using AI content tools. Meanwhile, another survey highlights some problematic thinking about AI. Robert Rose explains it all today. Continue reading →

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4 areas of martech with ethical concerns

Martech

As I read his book , I thought about how the marketing technology industry has a role in this ethical minefield. This is especially important as marketers and people, in general, are beginning to use powerful technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) that require ethical consideration.

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Personalization Is Powerful — Here’s How To Make It Ethical, Too

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

They also expect companies to respect their privacy, and handle their data in a lawful and ethical manner. To start with, let ethics be your guide. How to build an ethical personalization strategy. Early adoption of data ethics best practices may even be an opportunity to reduce cost. So how do you walk that line?

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