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Data Privacy Concerns Influence Financial Behaviors in India, Kenya
For digital financial services providers looking for a competitive edge in developing economies, better data privacy features could be the answer, according to CGAP research from India and Kenya.Blog
Study Shows Kenyan Borrowers Value Data Privacy, Even During Pandemic
Research in Kenya shows that low-income borrowers value data privacy so much that most are willing to pay higher interest rates for better privacy protections, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.Blog
6 Data Protection Rights for Empowering People in the Digital World
The digital economy presents an opportunity to provide greater rights to individuals exactly when it matters.Blog
3 Data Protection Approaches That Go Beyond Consent
Consent forms are the backbone of data protection efforts worldwide, but there’s a problem: no one reads them. To protect people’s data, policy makers must go beyond consent.Blog
Data Protection and Financial Inclusion: Why Consent Is Not Enough
As the digital age progresses, consent is becoming a less meaningful way to protect people's rights over their data.Blog
The Time for Data Protection Legislation Is Now
Data protection concerns are growing in emerging markets. Here are some data protection challenges that should be on policy makers' radars.Blog
Data Privacy and Protection – Providers Share Their Perspectives
Just like customers themselves, providers deeply value the protection and security of the customer data they hold. They just have different reasons.Blog
A Six-Ingredient Recipe for Data Protection
While data breaches in high-income countries dominate the news, data protection is also emerging as a major issue in lower-income countries. Here are six key questions to ask when evaluating a country’s legal protections for its citizens’ personal data.Blog
Making the Case for Privacy for the Poor
Poor people in emerging economies are rightfully concerned about whether their families are safe, sheltered and adequately nourished. Where does privacy fit into that mix?Blog