The organizations listed below can provide additional help in developing and monitoring your privacy.
TRUSTe is a non-profit privacy self-regulation organization sponsored by nearly 100 web publishers, e-commerce vendors, advertisers and associations. TRUSTe is dedicated to fostering consumer trust on the Internet, and therefore accelerating the growth of Internet usage.
BBBOnline, associated with the Better Business Bureau Online is an industry-funded organization founded to foster an ethical online marketplace, promote industry self-regulation and increase consumer confidence. The BBB licenses a "seal" of approval to member Web sites, allowing consumers to "sort out" online marketers who meet high standards, and provides a mechanism to resolve complaints quickly and fairly.
Online Privacy Alliance is a group of corporations and associations formed to encourage industry action to protect individuals' privacy online.
Direct Marketing Association also known as the DMA is an industry organization providing a wide range of services for Direct Marketers, including guidelines for the protection of user privacy online. ComputerGear, Inc. is a member of the DMA.
Internet Advertising Bureau is a not-for-profit association devoted to maximizing the use and effectiveness of advertising on the Internet.
World Wide Web Consortium or the W3C, is an international industry consortium founded in October 1994 to develop a broad range of common protocols for the World Wide Web. P3P is a standard in development which will allow Web users to exercise control over their personal information.
The Federal Trade Commission web site can provide guidance on fair information practices for the online industry.
In addition, national accounting firms have auditing procedures available as part of their general services provided to companies. These companies can be reached at their regional offices.
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