CONSUMER PRIVACY IN THE 21ST CENTURY BEST PRACTICES FOR BUSINESSES & POLICYMAKERS

• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York Nova Science Publishers 2013
• Series: Privacy and identity protection
• Subjects: Privacy, Right of > Research; Consumers > Research > Data processing; Marketing > Management > Data processing
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• Physical Description: x, 168 pages illustrations 27 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 155 - 160) and index
• ISBN: 9781624172526; 1624172520

In today's world of smart phones, smart grids, and smart cars, companies are collecting, storing, and sharing more information about consumers than ever before. Although companies use this information to innovate and deliver better products and services to consumers, they should not do so at the expense of consumer privacy. This book provides an overview of how companies can act now to implement best practices to protect consumers' private information. These best practices would include making privacy the "default setting" for commercial data practices and giving consumers greater control over the collection and use of their personal data through simplified choices and increased transparency. Implementing these best practices will enhance trust and stimulate commerce