Webtrends is enhancing its data collection technologies to provide its clients with the necessary flexibility to comply with the laws’ requirements, and to retain their customers and visitors trust.
Do-Not-Track Q&A
What is Do-Not-Track? Do-Not-Track (DNT) is a framework unveiled in Dec 2010 by the FTC setting guidelines for providing consumers with notice and choice about data collection. What are the key elements of the framework? The FTC spelled out three key elements: reduce the burden on consumers to seek out and “choose” privacy protective data
The Downside of Prior Consent, Now in Chart Form
Back in 2009, the EU amended the Data Protection Directive to better protect visitors to web sites. EU countries had until May 26, 2011 to pass laws implementing this directive, and while few countries complied, the UK passed regulations and asked companies to comply before the summer of 2012. The UK ICO provide some guidance
More Clarity on EU Cookie Laws
On June 6th, Hunton & Williams hosted a Consent for Cookies: Preparing for the EU Cookie Law webinar with David Evans, Group Manager of Business and Industry of the UK Information Commissioner’s Office, as well as short updates on legislative actions in France, Germany and the Netherlands. We attended and wanted to provide our customers
EU Directive and Cookie Law Q&A
The deadline has passed and we’re not anywhere closer to understanding the EU nations’ regulatory framework for cookies. Besides frustrations, this uncertainty provides a silver lining: businesses now have more time (the UK ICO gives website owners one year to comply with cookies law) to figure out what’s expected from them and come up with
What will the Privacy Bill of Rights bring?
The Privacy Bill of Rights introduced by Senators John Kerry and John McCain is generating quite a variety of reactions, but what does it mean to Webtrends customers? The proposed law codifies practices that are common among our customers and encouraged by Webtrends, such as notification and transparency. It brings welcome clarification into what should
Email Privacy, Phishing and Transparency
The recent security breach at Epsilon was initially associated with one company, then a handful, and then again a few more. Many people are now wondering – “Are my suppliers safe?” (if they are a business) or “Is my email compromised?” (for individuals), and they are reaching out to find answers. Whether or not a