
Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson
Senior Marketing Consultant
Tom Wilkinson is a technical Growth Marketing specialist with a focus on paid acquisition, growth and Product-Led Growth strategy, and marketing analytics and attribution. His 25-year career has spanned startups, scaleups, enterprise, and NGOs in key global markets, including the UK, Spain, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
He has been a pivotal figure in the evolution of SEO, SEM, Marketing Analytics, and paid social domains, even trying his hand at entrepreneurship with an e-learning startup and an NGO. For the last decade his focus has predominantly been on SaaS businesses, bridging Marketing, Product, and Data to catalyze growth.
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Feb 24, 2025
Is Google Analytics 4 GDPR-compliant?
We explain the recent European legal rulings about Google Analytics and GDPR compliance, what Google is doing about it, and how companies can protect data.
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Feb 20, 2025
Cloud compliance 101: What you need to know
What is cloud compliance? Here’s what you need to know, including best practices to follow to achieve cloud security compliance with international standards.
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Feb 19, 2025
Cross-context behavioral advertising: What you need to know
Cross-context behavioral advertising (CCBA) has transformed marketing, but it has also created complex privacy compliance challenges. This guide explains what CCBA is, its impact on data collection practices, and your legal obligations under laws like the CPRA and GDPR.
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Feb 19, 2025
Data mapping: explanation and step-by-step process
Data mapping helps you achieve compliance and improve decision-making after migrating, integrating, transforming, or consolidating data. This guide walks you through the data mapping process to help you effectively chart your data and avoid costly mistakes.
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Jul 30, 2024
Essential guide to data minimization for GDPR compliance
By adopting data minimization practices, companies can reduce the risks associated with data breaches and misuse, comply with regulatory requirements, and build trust with customers by demonstrating respect for their data and privacy. Here’s what you need to know.
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May 30, 2024
Tracking cookies: what you need to know to stay compliant
We explore internet tracking cookies, explaining their types, functionality, and implications for privacy law compliance, especially under the GDPR and CCPA.
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May 17, 2024
Google Privacy Sandbox explained: Respecting user privacy online
Google's Privacy Sandbox is redefining online privacy, shaping a future where user data is protected. Explore how this initiative is revolutionizing digital advertising and safeguarding your online experience.
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Mar 15, 2024
Mastering conversion modeling: Tracking user data in a cookie-free era
Without third-party cookies, leveraging conversion modeling has become essential for marketers and advertisers to track user data accurately and optimize marketing strategies.
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Mar 13, 2024
Everything you need to know about data anonymization
Data anonymization can be required by privacy regulations. It provides a way for companies can meet data privacy and protection standards. We explain what data anonymization is, how it’s done, why companies would want to do it, and what advantages and disadvantages are of using this type of data.
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Mar 7, 2024
Server-Side Tagging: what it is and how it will impact the future of consent and data
Privacy regulations and web technologies are changing quickly, presenting challenges for companies that need data for marketing operations. More sophisticated solutions are here. Usercentrics looks at server-side tagging, a privacy-focused alternative to third-party cookies.
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Feb 23, 2024
Implementing consent for Google ads personalization: A comprehensive guide to the Google Ads compliance alert
Google Ads’ notification to "implement consent for ads personalization" isn't just a policy change. It's a significant call to action, reflecting a global pivot to user-centric data privacy practices. Learn what it’s all about and what you need to do to stay compliant with Google’s requirements.
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Jan 12, 2024
Zero-party, first-party, second-party, and third-party data: Key differences and how to leverage them
Data is critical for business, but which data? Regulation, consumer awareness and technology are bringing evolution to data privacy and strategy and signaling a shift away from third-party data use.
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Feb 6, 2023
How to respect consent in your Tealium EventStream with the Usercentrics CMP
Server-side tagging enables better data quality and control. Learn more about implementing it with Tealium’s EventStream and Usercentrics.
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May 22, 2019
Do I need a user's consent for retargeting?
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