At this point, you might be asking yourself: Do I really need a privacy policy for my website? Starting a new business can be overwhelming -- there are a lot of moving parts to manage all at once, and it's easy for your privacy policy to get overlooked (or completely forgotten) in the shuffle. MORE

Protect data. This section is all about privacy and control. Always include a publicly accessible privacy policy. Protect data. Don’t knowingly share or collect information from children under the age of 13 (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act – COPPA ). MORE

While all European Union (EU) businesses should now be fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), B2B firms based in the United States are still wondering what GDPR means for them. While only EU citizens are currently protected under the GDPR, we anticipate similar regulations might make their way to the U.S. In your privacy policy, put a simple line about how your firm is only actively targeting U.S.-based MORE

by Josh Aberant In this privacy blog series , we’ve been reviewing the trends and changes happening in US privacy within online marketing and business. Released just over a month ago, this report is one of many indicators making clear that online privacy is changing in the US. MORE

If you run a website designed for kids or have a website geared to a general audience but collect information from someone you know is under 13*, you must comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act ( COPPA). MORE

Rob Shavell - as co-founder of Abine , an online privacy company, Rob brings a unique perspective in the successful merging of social media marketing and privacy protection. Calling all Boston area social media marketing enthusiasts! Join a panel of experts and a room full of peers from 6-9pm on Thursday, May 3rd for a night of learning, networking and libations at Umbria Prime restaurant. Space is limited due to room capacity so register now. This is a free event. MORE

I had the opportunity to deliver a session today focused on data privacy, compliance, international data regulations, and the upcoming Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL ). Many regions of the world already have limits and restrictions on sending emails and storing data – this is just another step in protecting the privacy of data. Want to learn more about my session and what you need to be aware of in the ever-changing world of data protection and privacy? MORE

by Jesse Noyes | Tweet this Always the virtual iconoclast, Danah Boyd , a senior researcher at Microsoft, made the argument that when we talk about protecting people’s privacy, we probably don’t know what we’re talking about. “No No one can actually agree on what privacy means or what it takes to protect privacy in the first place,” Boyd said at the 2011 Personal Democracy Forum in New York City. MORE

by Jesse Noyes | Tweet this Privacy law in the European Union was back in the headlines recently. That’s due to proposed changes to EU privacy protections that were released by The European Commission. A lot of people were likely scratching their heads, wondering how the proposed changes to EU privacy law would impact them and their business. Well, our own Chief Security and Privacy Officer, Dennis Dayman , follows this news the way some follow celebrity gossip. MORE

To keep this from happening, companies like Reputation.com , provide ORM as well as Internet privacy protection to clients. Reputation companies also works to protect a person’s privation information from being made public. A privacy policy can’t hurt either. MORE

by Josh Aberant Within the past month we’ve seen major privacy initiatives from three major players in the online commerce space: FTC with a Do Not Track list proposal; Microsoft with announcements of tracking blocking technology in the upcoming release of the Internet Explorer browser; US Dept. MORE

We saw a number of major announcements from top brands not just in the mobile sector, but in other areas as well including virtual reality, app ideas, 3D printing, privacy protection and backend solutions. MORE

by Josh Aberant These are exciting times in privacy. The end of 2010 is proving to be a formative time for new privacy protections. We’ve seen three major new privacy proposals within the last month. Privacy is moving fast. MORE

Senator Al Franken has joined the conversation, in his questioning of Face ID’s possible violation of privacy protections. (He What makes the case special, the unveiling said, is its ability to protect the new and all-glass device. MORE

So while the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has truth-in-advertising, credit, and privacy standards that apply to all businesses, they also have some rules and compliance guides for particular industries. MORE

I've been in Europe the last ten days (coming home today) and it's easy to see how European cultures differ from that of America, especially when it comes to privacy. Tags: Social Media Marketing facebook google privacy socialmedia socialnetwork twitter Image via Wikipedia. MORE

I have spent years blogging forth everything I know about online brand promotion in the form of social media marketing and digital PR; now, I will be focusing primarily on online brand protection in the form of online reputation management and online privacy protection. MORE

Privacy Shield Frameworks to increase data security for international clients. The Privacy Shield Framework complies with European Union and Swiss data protection requirements when transferring personal data in and out of the United States. In order to comply, US-based organizations must certify themselves with the Department of Commerce, as well as publicly commit to comply with the Privacy Shield Program’s requirements. About the Privacy Shield Agreement Model. MORE

When asked how much they trust a selection of tech companies to obey data privacy protection laws, 41% of Americans say they trust Facebook, while 51% do not. Out of the same set of respondents, 66% say they trust Amazon to obey data privacy protection laws, while 62% trust Google. MORE

This is the European Union’s approach to privacy in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) makes so much sense: the rules include a requirement to track each use of personal data, documentation of authority for that use, and a right of individuals to see the history of use. MORE

Facebook announced today that it will be sending all users a News Feed alert asking them to review their data and privacy options. The alert, says Facebook, is "similar" to the one received by users in the European Union (EU), as required by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which comes into force this Friday. Everyone globally on Facebook will get asked about their privacy settings as GDPR goes into effect. MORE

You need to add language to your privacy policy that addresses two key issues: Disclose whether you respond to DNT signals. California’s Governor Jerry Brown has approved “Cal AB 370,” the world’s first legislation to directly address the “do not track” (DNT) issue. MORE