The Fair Information Practices (FIP) are a set of principles that have been developed to govern the use of personal information. These principles are designed to protect the privacy of individuals and to ensure that personal information is used in a fair and responsible manner. The Fair Information Practices include the following principles: 1. Notice: … Read more
A cartel is defined as an agreement between two or more companies to fix prices, divide markets, or otherwise restrict competition. The term is typically used in a negative context, as cartels are often perceived as being detrimental to consumers and the free market. There are a variety of different types of cartels, but all … Read more
Surveillance capitalism is the business model that has emerged from the convergence of the digital, physical, and biological worlds. It is based on the capture of data about human behavior, which is then used to generate predictive models of that behavior. These models are then used to manipulate and control the behavior of individuals and … Read more
Foreign qualification is the process of registering a company in another country in order to do business there. This usually involves filing certain documents with the local government and may require the company to appoint a local agent. Foreign qualification is often necessary in order to open a bank account, sign a lease, or enter … Read more
The Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) is a set of laws that govern the sending of commercial electronic messages (CEMs) in Canada. These laws are designed to protect Canadians from being bombarded with unsolicited and unwanted CEMs, and to help businesses stay compliant with the rules. The CASL rules apply to any CEM that is sent … Read more
Data sovereignty is the concept that data should be stored and processed within the territorial boundaries of the country in which it was collected. This is done in order to ensure that the data is subject to the laws and regulations of that country, and to protect the data from being accessed or used by … Read more
DDM is a type of marketing that uses digital channels to reach consumers directly. It includes email, social media, search engine marketing, and other online platforms. DDM is different from traditional marketing in that it allows marketers to track consumer behavior and engage with them in a more personalized way. This allows for more targeted … Read more
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications and access to state and local government’ programs and services. To be protected by the ADA, an individual must have a disability or have a relationship or association with an individual … Read more
Corporate performance is a measure of how well a company is doing in relation to its financial and operational goals. It is typically measured by financial indicators such as profitability, return on investment (ROI), and share price. Operational indicators such as production output, customer satisfaction, and employee turnover can also be used to measure corporate … Read more
The term “opt-out” refers to a situation where an individual or organization has the choice to either participate in or be exempt from a particular activity or program. For example, an opt-out clause in a contract may allow a party to choose not to be bound by the terms of the contract. Or, a company … Read more
