Jun 14Navigating the Data-Sourcing Landscape: Trends, Proxy Providers, and Future ProspectsThe data-sourcing industry has experienced significant developments in recent years, with an increasing availability and demand for various data sets. One notable trend that emerged around four to five years ago is the rise of proxy providers and companies offering APIs for automatic website extraction. This trend has gained momentum…Proxy4 min readProxy4 min read
May 18The Power of Privacy-Oriented Tools: Balancing Personalization and User PrivacyIn today’s digital landscape, the significance of the browser we use often goes overlooked. Your browser serves as the gateway to the vast realm of the internet, shaping your online experiences and managing an immense amount of sensitive personal data. Many people don’t give much thought to the default browser…Data Protection4 min readData Protection4 min read
May 17Unleashing the Potential: Bridging the Gap between On-Site Marketing and Big Platform AdvertisingIn today’s digital landscape, the global online advertising industry has achieved unprecedented heights, with an astonishing expenditure of approximately $600 billion. This colossal figure underscores the magnitude of a market primarily driven by brands seeking to acquire traffic through platforms such as Facebook, Google, TikTok, and others. …Data Protection3 min readData Protection3 min read
May 16Ethical Data Handling: Protecting Your BrandOn this episode of Ethical Data, Explained by SOAX a project manager, tech, and lead solutions architect, but currently, the head of Technology at Brand Guard startup Adolfo Hoyos joins the discussions with Henry Ng about the common mistakes in e-commerce data handling and tips and tricks to protect brand…Data Protection3 min readData Protection3 min read
Mar 17The Ethics and Legality of Scraping and ProxiesWeb scraping has become an essential tool for businesses that need to extract data from websites to gain insights into their target audience, competitors, and industry trends. Why is it important to use residential proxies to ensure data safety and compliance and where the future of residential proxies moving to? In…Web Scraping4 min readWeb Scraping4 min read
Mar 16Exploring the Ethics of Proxy Use: Creating a Safe and Trustworthy Data EnvironmentData safety starts with awareness. Compliance is not enough. Now more than ever, it is important to be both legal and ethical when working with data — especially when providing access to publicly available data. …Data Safety4 min readData Safety4 min read
Feb 20Shifting the Status Quo of CybersecurityCybersecurity is possibly one of, if not the most important aspects of our internet usage and browsing. It is simultaneously both something we are all more than aware of, and yet somehow we all take it for granted. But how is it different for each and every individual? Does the…Web Scraping4 min readWeb Scraping4 min read
Feb 7The Legalities of Data Collection — are you getting fined?On this episode of Ethical Data, Explained, Peter Craddock, Partner of Keller and Heckman, joins the discussion of personal data and the consequences of personal data infringement. Peter previously worked as a lawyer before transitioning to software development, and presently works at Keller and Heckman as a Legal Technologist. He…Web Scraping4 min readWeb Scraping4 min read
Feb 7Responsible Web Scraping: Challenges and Approaches“Web scraping is neither legal nor illegal. It’s how you use it and what you scrape.” — Ondra Urban, COO @ Apify If you’re new to the web scraping field or have been hurt in some way by web scraping, it’s difficult to see it in a positive light. Trust…Web Scraping3 min readWeb Scraping3 min read
Jan 31Ethical Data, ExplainedHello Medium community, Let us introduce you to a brand new podcast “Ethical Data, Explained” dedicated to data, web scraping and data collection in all their forms and shapes! In this podcast, we aim to debunk common myths surrounding web scraping and answer questions like: Is web scraping legal? Is…Podcast1 min readPodcast1 min read
