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Brand trust, purchase intent and AI: Privacy takes precedence as consumers say they will reward ethical data use in the age of AI

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Even before AI gobbled up business leaders’ priority lists, data security and privacy were pressing problems for many brands and companies, and the wunderkind new tech has only made privacy shortfalls more dangerous—and consumers are paying attention.

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Privacy Protections Spur Companies to Collect Personal Info on Consumers, Build Profiles

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New privacy protections from tech giants and governments threaten to staunch the flow of user data that companies have long relied on to target consumers with online ads, The Wall Street Journal reports. The group plans to use this information to target ads to customers.

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Data disconnect: New study finds 4 privacy disconnects between marketers and consumers

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It’s harder than ever for marketers to maintain consumer trust around data privacy, especially as data regulations continue to rapidly evolve. The post Data disconnect: New study finds 4 privacy disconnects between marketers and consumers appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. This newly […]. This newly […].

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Preying on user privacy: 1 in 5 consumers has avoided buying a brand over its data practices

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From websites to wearables, today’s companies are collecting richer data on their users than ever before—and promising to deliver more convenient, personalized, and cost-effective experiences in return. But many consumers are skeptical, according to a survey by The Conference Board in collaboration with Nielsen.

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Consumers want more control over how companies use their data

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Virtually all (97 percent) of American consumers believe that data privacy is important to them, with 87 percent characterizing it as a human right—but they are deeply suspicious of what companies are doing with their data, according to new research from professional services firm KPMG.

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Sephora Data-Privacy Penalties Sound Alarm for Marketers

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Marketers are taking notice of California’s data-privacy laws after cosmetics retailer Sephora agreed last month to pay $1.2 Sephora reportedly had an arrangement with third-party companies to monitor customers as they shopped. million in penalties for alleged violations involving its targeted-advertising practices.

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Gaps Persist Between Consumer Expectations, Company Actions, Study Finds

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The security and privacy of their personal data are top concerns for consumers, says a new study from FleishmanHillard. FleishmanHillard’s “2021 Authenticity Gap” study (PDF here ) examines the actions that brands must take to meet consumer expectations. Illustration credit: jozefmicic ].

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