Who needs a privacy policy
If you handle personal (identifiable) information which includes but is not limited to any combination of names, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, social security numbers, financial data, cookies, or IP addresses then you definitely need a privacy policy. The previous statement is especially true if you have a website and you are doing the aforementioned handling.
Who writes a privacy policy
There are numerous people who CAN write a privacy policy but there are only a few you should trust to do such. A trusted lawyer that is knowledgable about your organization or a security advisor versed in writing security policies or terms and conditions.
What does a privacy policy do for me?
There may come a moment where it is advantageous for your business to share some forms of personal information for the betterment of your business. When persona information is exchange you lose control of what may become of it. Without a well written privacy policy you are still liable for this information if it is to ever fall into the wrong hands after your business has held it. There is an even worse scenario where your company is plagued by a cyber attack and the information is stolen, with a privacy policy written by Bruce ™️ you are more protected than you would be on your own.
Is there a way around it…?
It is possible for you to go a very long time without needing a privacy policy but with time and more technology being implemented into a company the risk of data leaks occurring. With Bruce ™️ by your side we can walk alongside you and amend your privacy policy as the company grows, keeping it up to date and providing your company with the maximum protection. Contact us today to inquire about our different Policy Development plans.