Protecting Consumer Data From Third Parties

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12/15/22 • 38 min

Ian Cohen is the Founder and CEO of Lokker, a company committed to protecting businesses from third-party privacy risks. Before Lokker, he served as CEO of Credit.com, where he transformed the company into a trusted high-growth hub for consumers seeking guidance on credit and finance. Ian is also a Board Member of Uqual, an Industry Advisor at Long Ridge Equity Partners, and an Advisor and Investor at PolyScale.

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Data collection has become increasingly obscure, and companies like Meta and Oracle are facing lawsuits for unauthorized data tracking and sharing across third parties. With data sharing largely unregulated among companies, how can you protect customer data?

When collecting consumer data, companies often struggle to interpret the data and lack knowledge about its location and usage. With the emergence of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in the US, businesses must go beyond internal privacy programs to regulate external data sharing and comply with the law. Ian Cohen stresses the importance of establishing awareness campaigns and fostering transparency and visibility among third parties.

In today’s episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels host Ian Cohen, Founder and CEO of Lokker, to discuss protecting consumer data from third-party access. Ian explains how Lokker collects and analyzes data, discusses the compliance challenges of third-party data, and offers advice on third-party data sharing.

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