An online data provider is broad and includes a number of players and data types, such as companies like Experian (financial data), Nielsen (demographics and psychographic data) and OwnerIQ (purchase history).
Ofcom is the communications regulator. They regulate the TV and radio sectors, fixed line telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate
Information that may correspond to a particular person, account or profile, but is not sufficient to identify, contact or locate the person.
Non-personal data is any information that falls outside the scope of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This kind of information is also called anonymous data.
Information that enables a mobile marketer to identify the specific location of a particular wireless device.
A range of services that are provided to mobile subscribers based on the geographical location of their handsets, e.g. local deals and sat nav.
The use of a broadband connection to stream digital television over the internet to subscribed users. IPTV services are classified into groups such as live television, time shifted media and video-on-demand (VOD).
An IP address is a unique number assigned to each device upon connecting to the Internet. An IP address can be dynamic, meaning it changes over time, or it can be static, meaning it does not change.
The ICO is the UK's independent data protection regulator, which upholds information rights in the public interest, promotes openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals.
This set of standards was developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and describes the protocols used in the second-generation of mobile devices, such as tablets. It has become the global standard for mobile communications.
System of satellites, computers and receivers that can determine the latitude and longitude of a person and therefore potentially provide more context and relevance for the content and messaging.
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the new legal framework governing the use of personal data across EU markets from 25 May 2018. it is implemented in UK law by the Data Protection Act 2018. See our GDPR Hub for more information.
The EDAA administers the EU self-regulatory programme aimed at providing internet users with greater transparency and control over behaviourally targeted advertising. The EDAA Board is made up of advertising trade bodies, including the IAB. The IAB currently chairs the EDAA Board.
The European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA) is the European body for national self-regulatory organisations (such as the ASA) and industry associations. It promotes responsible advertising in commercial communications by means of effective self-regulation.
Customer relationship management is a technology or software used to manage the relationships and interactions that a company has with its customers.