Legal Update: How Data Collection Crackdowns Affect You

Every successful subscription site is collecting information from its users-either for simple transactional reasons or marketing purposes. But the government is cracking down on

Are you collecting data from your members? What about your third-party providers–are they? If so, you’re going to want to know how the government is cracking down on subscription sites that violate their own terms of use and privacy policies. Attorney Lisa Dubrow explains:

  • The most recent court case against WSJ.com and what it means for your site.
  • The new FTC regulations regarding data collection and privacy.
  • Why you shouldn’t say your transactions are “safe and secure” — and what the implications of those secure icons are.
  • Best practices for notifying users about your privacy policy and any changes to your terms of use.

Up Next

Register Now For Email Subscription News Updates!

Search this site

You May Be Interested in:

Log In

Join Subscription Insider!

Get unlimited access to info, strategy, how-to content, trends, training webinars, and 10 years of archives on growing a profitable subscription business. We cover the unique aspects of running a subscription business including compliance, payments, marketing, retention, market strategy and even choosing the right tech.

Already a Subscription Insider member? 

Access these premium-exclusive features

Monthly
(Normally $57)

Perfect To Try A Membership!
$ 35
  •  

Annually
(Normally $395)

$16.25 Per Month, Paid Annually
$ 195
  •  
POPULAR

Team
(10 Members)

Normally Five Members
$ 997
  •  

Interested in a team license? For up to 5 team members, order here.
Need more seats? Please contact us here.