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DATA PRIVACY
By our News Team | 2022
By relying solely on zero-party data, you can avoid being too intrusive and help customers develop trust in your brand.
How often do brands find a balance between the benefits of personalisation and customers’ privacy concerns? The most effective tactics employ zero-party data to drive marketing and sales, give consumers power over how their data is used, and build transparency and privacy into every department’s operations.
This is according to Andrew Bourne, Regional Manager Africa at Zoho Corp, which specialises in IT management software for business needs. It operates in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the US and Africa.
Zero-party data is essentially data that the customer provides intentionally. And, while today’s customers may be interested in personalised perks such as weekly smartwatch usage reports, they will likely be driven away by recommendations that are too invasive.
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“The risk behind using inferences for marketing is that companies may unintentionally touch on sensitive topics and drive consumers away in droves,” Bourne says.
“By relying solely on zero-party data, you can avoid PR disasters and help customers develop trust in your brand. Plus, businesses that lead the way in ethical and transparent data collection often gather superior quantity and quality data.”
He adds: “This is because when customers know their data is used ethically and responsibly, they are more willing to provide additional, accurate information.”
Customisation: the best of both worlds
Zoho emphasises that companies can demonstrate a commitment to privacy as a key value by outlining how consumer information is collected and used, and by allowing consumers to manage their own advertising settings.
Giving consumers more control over their data results in more effective targeted advertising. Customised advertising also creates a space where customer and company interests intersect.
“When brands empower customers to create their own experiences, they are more equipped to anticipate and address their demands,” Zoho says.
Assuming accountability for good security practices increases revenue, as companies can avoid potentially catastrophic costs that result from poor security practices.
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With an esteemed academic journey, Dr. Kariisa’s accolades include an Honorary PhD in exemplary community service from the United Graduate College inTexas, an MBA from United States International University in Nairobi, Kenya, a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Huazong University in China, and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Makerere University.
Dr. Kariisa pursued PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands. As a dynamic educator, he has shared his expertise as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at both Makerere University and Radboud University.
Dr Kin did his PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radbond University in Nigmegen, Netherlands. He previously served as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda and Radbond University in Netherlands.
Dr Kin did his postgraduate courses in Strategic Business Management, Strategic Leadership Communication and Strategies for Leading Successful Change Initiatives at Harvard University, Boston USA.