Consumer Privacy and Transparency in the Digital Age: An argument for the continuation of Self-Regulation by the U.S. Marketing Industry

Jeanette Fitzgerald, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Epsilon Data Management

Never has privacy been more debated than in today’s digital age. The advent of the internet and proliferation of devices such as smartphones have enabled the instantaneous sharing, compiling and use of data for a multitude of purposes. As consumers’ shopping habits increasingly shift to the online space to buy goods, businesses are also shifting to new technologies to better understand and track consumers’ wants and needs. At this crucial time, we must adapt our privacy safeguards and policies to the new technologies and reality of our times. But the question is “how?”

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USA Data Protection IT February 2014 Vol. 7, No. 26, Winter 2014

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Jeanette Fitzgerald imparts legal expertise to the executive team and manages legal strategy, specifically as it relates to Epsilon's growth in the marketing services industry. She guides the company on privacy developments and impact to the company. Prior to joining Epsilon, Jeanette served as Vice President and Assistant General Counsel for five years at Alliance Data and was pivotal in Alliance Data's acquisition of Epsilon. At Alliance Data, Jeanette provided strategic counsel on issues ranging from intellectual property to M&A activity. Previously, Jeanette worked at EW Blanch, as a leading re-insurance broker, where she presided over contracts, M&A activity and served as general corporate counsel.

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USA Data Protection IT February 2014 Vol. 7, No. 26, Winter 2014