Wired consumers worry about their online privacy. To solve the privacy problem and build customer loyalty, sites must implement the privacy best practice -- a model that gives consumers control over their personal data.
by
Christopher Kelley
with James McQuivey,
Michael Gazala,
Tell Metzger,
Christine Ham
Two-thirds of online consumers worry about Web privacy.
Net users only share personal data under certain conditions.
Addressing privacy is about building relationships.
The privacy best practice gives consumers control.
Merchants must flaunt their privacy policies.
Retailers should keep privacy seals for now.
The FTC will stay out of retailers' way.
Personal data intermediaries will struggle to be relevant.
Figure 1.
Privacy Concerns Are Broad And Decrease Online Participation
Figure 2.
Personal Information Will Be Shared -- Under The Right Conditions
Figure 3.
Web Retailers Must Create Direct Relationships With Customers
Figure 4.
The Privacy Best Practice Helps Deepen Relationships With Customers
Figure 5.
A Sample 'Privacy Best Practice' Customer Control Panel
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