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World Economic Forum: consumer trust and a $10trn opportunity

The World Economic Forum is very optimistic about the potential of digital technologies to supercharge the global economy. But it says trust issues could hold this revolution back. Its new research paper dives into the topic. In the 20th century the global economy was supercharged by the arrival of choice.…

MEFFebruary 9, 2017

Opinions Privacy VAS

Is data an asset or a liability?

Drawing on discussions from recent MEF Privacy events in London and Las Vegas, CEO Rimma Perelmuter explores the debate around how companies handle the safeguarding of consumer data and asks, in the context of increasingly stringent regulation relating to such data, if the burden of ownership could outweigh the potential…

MEFFebruary 8, 2017

Internet of Things Privacy VAS

Consumer trust and the IoT: can a lamp be trusted with your data?

What happens when connectivity extends to light fittings, alarm systems and cars? The IoT could see billions of devices gathering data about people. A panel of experts discussed the issue at the MEF’s Consumer Trust Summit last December… At present, issues of privacy, trust and security centre mostly around PCs…

Tim GreenJanuary 31, 2017

Guest blog Opinions Privacy Regulation VAS

Fitbug : GDPR and keeping the future of privacy healthy

At MEF’s Consumer Trust Summit in London much of the discussion focussed on the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which is set to change the rules around how personal data is collected and used. Anna Gudmundson, CEO of Fitbug and Consumer Trust Summit panelist, shares her thoughts on how…

MEFDecember 14, 2016

Industry Views Personal Data Privacy Regulation

Industry Views: regulation and the personal data economy

No one disputes the TV, PC, Internet and mobile changed consumer lives. Every year, analysts share their predictions for the “next 10 big things” set to disrupt our world – from AI and AR to driverless cars to blockchain. But what can now really achieve mass-adoption and change consumer lives?…

MEFNovember 9, 2016

Privacy

If it ain’t broke, fix it

Tech hubs around the world share much in common. From Silicon Valley to Mumbai, Berlin to Lagos, you’ll find the same entrepreneurial spirit and can-do attitude. Their culture of Darwinian innovation takes few prisoners and has created problems with regulators and the consumers they serve. However, experts detect change in…

MEFSeptember 14, 2016

Privacy

The monetisation muddle: six challenges facing data pioneers

The rewards for those that harness the value of personal data are well documented. But, just as the 19th Century Gold Rush wrought disaster as well as triumph, success is not guaranteed. MEF’s year-on-year annual Consumer Trust Reports identify some of the obstacles facing modern day prospectors, as MEF CEO,…

Rimma PerelmuterSeptember 8, 2016

Guest blog Privacy

Understanding data protection: becoming a mobile privacy pro

With a broad raft of evolving legal requirements to meet, implementing practical steps for the handling of consumer's personal data can seem a daunting prospect. Here, Emily Hancock, VP of Legal at MEF Member Evernote lays out an invaluable roadmap for how to tackle this business critical issue, and see…

MEFAugust 30, 2016

Internet of Things Opinions Privacy

Orwellian dystopia or evolutionary leap? The challenges of building trust in IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) always provokes strong reactions, especially when the prickly issue of trust rears its head. During MEF’s recent Global Consumer Trust Summit, a panel of industry experts engaged in a lively debate around the importance – and challenge – in building trust around a world of…

MEFAugust 16, 2016

Opinions Privacy

Data stewardship: Manage with care – don’t lose it, don’t abuse it

Rethinking the way in which customer data gets managed is new a frontier for businesses immersed in the digital landscape. Notably, new regulations that affect any company who are holders of European customer data threaten non-compliant companies with fines up to 4% of global turnover. Here MEF CEO, Rimma Perelmuter…

Rimma PerelmuterAugust 9, 2016

World Economic Forum: consumer trust and a $10trn opportunity

Consumer trust and the IoT: can a lamp be trusted with your data?

If it ain’t broke, fix it

The monetisation muddle: six challenges facing data pioneers

Orwellian dystopia or evolutionary leap? The challenges of building trust in IoT

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