Sam Alexander

Sam Alexander, a seasoned Lead Engineer at Ketch, brings a wealth of technical prowess and industry experience garnered from his tenure at both Zendesk and KVH. Armed with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from Brown University, Sam possesses a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills that fuel his innovative approach to problem-solving.

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Sam Alexander's posts

Consent Management, Data Subject Rights, Privacy Tech, Product

6 min read

Ketch alternatives: What to consider (and why there’s no exact substitute)

Evaluating a Ketch alternative? Learn why most privacy tools cover only parts of the problem, and why replacing Ketch usually means more tools, engineering work, and higher costs as you scale.

Sam Alexander

Consent Management, Data Subject Rights, Privacy Tech, Product, Strategy

7 min read

What Transcend can’t do and why that becomes your problem

Transcend adds friction, device-level limits, and code dependency to privacy enforcement. Learn why opt-outs fail, proof breaks down, and how Ketch enforces intent end to end.

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Sam Alexander

Consent Management, Data Subject Rights, Privacy Tech, Product, Strategy

7 min read

Configuration, not code: Why OneTrust breaks at scale—and why Ketch doesn’t

OneTrust captures consent but struggles to operationalize it across devices, systems, and data flows. See why opt-outs break, regulators care, and how Ketch enforces privacy end to end.

By

Sam Alexander

Privacy Tech, Consent Management

5 min read

The hidden cost of legacy CMPs: Why Ketch won’t compromise your web performance

Legacy CMPs slow down websites, hurting SEO & conversions. Ketch ensures privacy compliance without performance trade-offs thanks to faster page loads & readiness.

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Sam Alexander

Product, Data Mapping

5 min read

Introducing Ketch data map updates: risk governance meets actionable insights

Discover how the Ketch Data Map delivers always-on visibility, risk governance, and permissioned data activation for privacy and growth teams.

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Sam Alexander

Product, Privacy tech, Top articles

3 min read

Advertising on Google? You must use a Google certified CMP

Make sure you use a Google CMP (Consent Management Platform) if you're serving ads in the EU/UK with the Google ad network. Let's find out how together.

By

Sam Alexander

Consent management

9 min read

What is cookie compliance? Meet legal requirements for cookies

Learn about cookie compliance, and how to meet legal requirements for cookies, to ensure your website adheres to privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA.

By

Sam Alexander

Consent Management

7 min read

OneTrust competitors: top alternatives for data privacy compliance

While OneTrust remains a leader, alternatives often provide better options for businesses seeking tailored privacy management solutions.

By

Sam Alexander

Consent management

3 min read

Should I use a free cookie banner?

Cookie banners are crucial in securing user consent. Let's discuss free cookie banner generators, including their impact on user experience, compliance, and privacy.

By

Sam Alexander

Consent management

7 min read

How to create a compliant and user-friendly website cookie notice

Learn how to create a compliant and user-friendly website cookie notice that meets GDPR and CCPA requirements, and inform users about data collection practices.

By

Sam Alexander

Consent management

6 min read

How to meet cookie banner requirements for GDPR, CCPA & more [with examples]

Learn more about what a cookie banner is and what to look for in a cookie banner experience for your website visitors.

By

Sam Alexander

Sam Alexander

Sam Alexander's posts

Ketch alternatives: What to consider (and why there’s no exact substitute)

What Transcend can’t do and why that becomes your problem

Configuration, not code: Why OneTrust breaks at scale—and why Ketch doesn’t

The hidden cost of legacy CMPs: Why Ketch won’t compromise your web performance

Introducing Ketch data map updates: risk governance meets actionable insights

Advertising on Google? You must use a Google certified CMP

What is cookie compliance? Meet legal requirements for cookies

OneTrust competitors: top alternatives for data privacy compliance

Should I use a free cookie banner?

How to create a compliant and user-friendly website cookie notice

How to meet cookie banner requirements for GDPR, CCPA & more [with examples]

Get the latest privacy insights:
once a month, straight to your inbox

Top articles from other authors

What is data privacy?

TIME brings ease and automation to privacy requests with Ketch

3 requirements for effective consent management

Ready to simplify your privacy compliance?
Get started.

Sam Alexander

Sam Alexander's posts

Ketch alternatives: What to consider (and why there’s no exact substitute)

What Transcend can’t do and why that becomes your problem

Configuration, not code: Why OneTrust breaks at scale—and why Ketch doesn’t

The hidden cost of legacy CMPs: Why Ketch won’t compromise your web performance

Introducing Ketch data map updates: risk governance meets actionable insights

Advertising on Google? You must use a Google certified CMP

What is cookie compliance? Meet legal requirements for cookies

OneTrust competitors: top alternatives for data privacy compliance

Should I use a free cookie banner?

How to create a compliant and user-friendly website cookie notice

How to meet cookie banner requirements for GDPR, CCPA & more [with examples]

Get the latest privacy insights:once a month, straight to your inbox

Top articles from other authors

What is data privacy?

TIME brings ease and automation to privacy requests with Ketch

3 requirements for effective consent management

Ready to simplify your privacy compliance? Get started.

Get the latest privacy insights:
once a month, straight to your inbox

Ready to simplify your privacy compliance?
Get started.