CDP Institute

The tool includes role-based access controls, data deidentification capability, an overview of where data is stored and analysis of privacy risk over time. It is designed to work across the Microsoft suite and additionally new partnerships with OneTrust, Securiti.ai, and Wirewheel will allow for privacy management of data outside the Microsoft environment.

Brazil’s Senate passed a Constitutional amendment that ensures personal data protection, including data in digital channels, will be a fundamental right protected by the federal government.

Ninety-three percent of  US adults use the internet, on average for close to seven hours each day.  Rapid consolidation of telecom providers has allowed ISPs to access and control more consumer data than ever before – without saying what they have and how they use it. The Federal Trade Commission spent two years nvestigating this and just issues its report.  Among findings: 1) some ISPs combine data across product lines, including data unnecessary for provision of services; 2) many use sensitive characteristics to target ads; 3) some combine personal, app... Read More >

New research from Deloitte Digital and Twillio reveals big gap between B2C leader and consumer perceptions of what brands need to do to secure trust and loyalty. So, while 79% of B2C business leaders think customers have somewhat or very high trust in their brands, only 52% of those consumers reported having those levels of trust. Closing that gap is key, since 68% indicated they spent more on a trusted brand than one the used but trusted less. Quality of service and fair price were ranked very high by consumers... Read More >

Onfido/Okta’s survey of 5,000 EU, UK, US Internet users reveals now as many as nine in ten consumers (France and UK) feel comfortable accessing services online since the pandemic and they expect onboarding to take no more than ten minutes. ID documents and biometrics are preferred for login, and 69% to 80% across multiple industries would rather use digital than ever visit a branch.

Australia issues draft bill and seeks input through December 3rd on a new Online Privacy Bill to require social media platforms to obtain age verification for children under 16-years old or face steep fines of up to 10% of annual turnover.

Texas is one of 14 states, along with Puerto Rico, alleging Google colluded with Apple, Facebook and Microsoft to stall federal efforts to strengthen the  Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, according to court documents unsealed last Friday.

Connected TV data Amazon had been sharing with advertisers, including IMDb TV and Twitch, will no longer be available to identify who’s watching shows and to help advertisers “frequency cap,” a technique used to try to prevent having users see the same ad repeatedly.

Company products simplify management and governance of sensitive data using a zero-trust vault. Offerings include vaults for PII, fintech, and healthcare.

Images were captured when patrons completed voluntary surveys on camera-enabled tablets in stores across the country.

We’ve known for a long time robot helpers were in our future. Now, Amazon gives us Astro, who/which will scoot throughout your house, help with things as diverse as elder companionship and checking you don’t burn dinner, and may pick up data you may or may not want it to know.

Apple made big news advocating for privacy, and it’s looking like it made a handsome profit doing so. The Financial Times just reported Apple’s App Store ad business has soared as its new policies cut into profits of Facebook and Google. Changes made earlier this year limited apps’ ability to track users without being given express consent. That made it harder for other platforms to gain and track user data. However, Apple sells ad space on its App Store to feature Sponsored products, and in six months, that revenue rose... Read More >