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Companies must stop using Google Analytics (imy.se)

646 points by pseudotrash · 1150 days ago · 456 comments on HN

Article summary

The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) has ordered four companies to stop using Google Analytics due to concerns over the transfer of personal data to the US. The decision is based on the Schrems II ruling by the European Court of Justice, which found that the US does not have an adequate level of protection for personal data. IMY has issued administrative fines against two of the companies, Tele2 and CDON, and has ordered the other two companies, Coop and Dagens Industri, to stop using Google Analytics. The decision has implications for other organizations that use Google Analytics and may need to find alternative solutions for web analytics.

Main themes

  • Google Analytics
  • data privacy
  • web analytics
  • self-hosted tools
  • GDPR compliance
  • data security
  • DIY approach
  • standard tools and services
  • cloud-based services
  • website design and functionality

What commenters say

  • Some commenters suggest that using self-hosted analytics tools is a better option than relying on third-party services like Google Analytics.
  • Others argue that setting up and managing self-hosted analytics tools can be complex and time-consuming, and may not be feasible for small teams or solo developers.
  • There is a debate about the effectiveness and security of alternative analytics tools, such as Matomo and Plausible.
  • Some commenters express concerns about the potential risks and downsides of relying on standard tools and services, and advocate for a more DIY approach to web development and analytics.
  • Others argue that using standard tools and services can be a good option, as long as they are properly configured and managed.
  • There is a discussion about the importance of data privacy and security, and the need for organizations to take steps to protect user data.
  • Some commenters suggest that hosting your own analytics tools can help to avoid issues with data retention and GDPR compliance.
  • Others argue that the learning curve for setting up and managing self-hosted analytics tools can be steep, and that it may be better to use cloud-based services.
  • commenters are divided on whether the website qbix.com is well-designed and functional, or if it is busy and broken.
  • some commenters think that the site has a clean layout, while others disagree and think it looks dated and has too many animations and menu options.