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Data security is the new table stakes for a positive brand experience—is yours protected?

by | Apr 6, 2020 | Public Relations

Data breaches that compromise millions of people’s data don’t make the headlines as much as they used to, but that’s not because they’ve gone away—it’s because they’re so common they’ve lost their news value. And new research from data-driven intelligence firm Infogroup reveals 80 percent of consumers say they’re more concerned about privacy than they used to be—a tendency marketers ought to keep in mind.

In the survey results for its new report, How Different Generations Think About Their Data, Infogroup found that 65 percent of consumers consider it risky to give a company their personal information.

Data security is the new table stakes for a positive brand experience—is yours protected?

“Laws such as the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Protection Act reflect a broader shift in consumer attitudes toward privacy—even among younger consumers,” said Heather Winnicki, VP of Product Management, Consumer Data at Infogroup, in a news release. “Understanding privacy preferences and behavior enables brands to tailor their offerings appropriately.”

Data security is the new table stakes for a positive brand experience—is yours protected?

The report suggests a number of strategies companies can implement to build trust in an era of changing expectations.

Data security is the new table stakes for a positive brand experience—is yours protected?

“Consumers’ attitudes towards privacy are shifting and marketers need to frame data collection in a way that resonates with their audiences,” said Michael Iaccarino, CEO and chairman of Infogroup, in the release. “Having the capabilities—whether in-house or through a partner—to develop rich insight into a brand’s audience, identify the right message for each segment, and develop programs that build trust will help marketers minimize risk and reach their objectives.”

Data security is the new table stakes for a positive brand experience—is yours protected?

Additional findings from survey include:

  • More older consumers (55+) trust the financial services and healthcare industries with personal data—45 percent and 24 percent, respectively
  • Contrastingly, only 30 percent of consumers aged 18-22 trust the financial industry to handle their personal data
  • Fifty-seven percent of consumers feel “alarmed” when they see a product they had researched online advertised on social media
  • Forty-nine percent of consumers ages 55 and over clear their cookies consistently. This number is 55 percent for those aged 39-54.

Data security is the new table stakes for a positive brand experience—is yours protected?

Down the full report here.

Infogroup surveyed more than 1,000 consumers on their data privacy priorities.

Richard Carufel
Richard Carufel is editor of Bulldog Reporter and the Daily ’Dog, one of the web’s leading sources of PR and marketing communications news and opinions. He has been reporting on the PR and communications industry for over 17 years, and has interviewed hundreds of journalists and PR industry leaders. Reach him at richard.carufel@bulldogreporter.com; @BulldogReporter

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