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GTM in Germany: How to Create an Effective, Compliant Strategy

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Launching a go-to-market strategy in Germany can be tricky due to the complexity of local regulations and guidance. In order to avoid fines, penalties, and breaking customer trust, it’s important to understand key privacy laws in Germany and how to go to market in an effective, compliant way. Double opt-in is a two-stage process.

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A Marketer’s Guide to European Union (EU) Privacy Laws

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Privacy compliance has become an essential part of modern-day marketing. Even though the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect in 2018, data collection and processing can still leave marketers feeling uncertain. What is the ePrivacy Directive? What is the GDPR? How are the GDPR and EU Privacy Laws Related?

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EU Privacy Laws: How They Differ by Country

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But there are other EU privacy data laws that need to be considered for marketing and advertising. Free Trial EU Privacy Details by Country For each country, we looked at the following: Do you need informed consent to send marketing emails? Are opt-ins required to send marketing emails to a business email address?

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EMEA Outbound Sales: ZoomInfo CEO on Selling Overseas

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At this year’s virtual event Henry Schuck, delivered a keynote presentation called “Hit Your Number: How To Fast-Track Your Outbound Sales and Marketing in Europe.”. GDPR has laid out six different grounds for processing personal data. But that legitimate interest construct is designed for direct marketing.

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GTM in the UK: What To Know About B2B Data Privacy Compliance

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For example, under the UK GDPR all marketing activities must rely on either “consent” or “legitimate interest.” You can send electronic mail or make live direct marketing calls to businesses with a legitimate interest in your offer, product, or service. UK GDPR The EU’s GDPR is the global standard for data privacy.

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The GDPR Compliance Guide for B2B Organizations

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Any company conducting business in the European Union (EU) must comply with the rules and regulations laid out by GDPR or risk facing hefty fines. The Data Protection Directive was enacted in the internet’s infancy and no longer addressed everything needed to be covered. What is GDPR? Why Was GDPR Created in the EU?

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One Year Later: GDPR Compliance for Marketers

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It may appear that #2 applies to you if you are marketing to EU contacts. But if you are in B2B marketing only, we’re not sure it does, since you’re actually offering goods/services to the company, not the individual. In any case, assuming it does apply to you, read on to see how GDPR affects marketers.

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