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Mediasmith Privacy
Policy
Mediasmith subscribes to the FTC guidelines on
Fair Information Practices:
Notice and Disclosure
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Notice should
be provided at the point of data collection before the collection
occurs |
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The following items must be disclosed to the individual |
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The entity collecting the data |
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What data is collected |
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How data is collected |
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How data will be used |
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How the individual can exercise choice over personal data |
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With whom data will be shared |
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Steps taken to ensure data security and accuracy |
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"Secondary uses" are uses of the data other than for the primary purpose
for which it is provided. All secondary uses must be disclosed
to the individual. |
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Full disclosure
of all costs |
Choice/Consent
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Individuals must
be given choice over secondary uses of personal information. |
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Two competing models |
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Opt-out |
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Individuals not opting-out provide implicit consent for use of data. |
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Companies assume individuals want to receive future emails unless they opt-out. |
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Opt-in: |
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Individuals opting-in give explicit consent for use of their data |
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Consumers are in control of their personal information. |
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Consumers are asked for their
permission to receive emails from sending companies and partners. |
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Mediasmith supports the opt-in model. |
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Access/Participation:
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The individual
must have the right to view the profile and make corrections |
Integrity/Security:
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Data collectors
must ensure that the steps are taken to ensure that the data
is accurate and stored in a secure manner. |
Enforcement/Redress:
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There must be
a mechanism to enforce privacy guidelines and provide consumers
redress for .violations |
For more on this important topic, see our
white paper,
"DoubleClick, Cookies
and Privacy".
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