Ownership and Data …

Author: Clarip Director of Sales

One of the oldest and trickiest questions in legal doctrine is that of the concept of ownership.  When and where does ownership begin – and end – is a subject matter that has long been debated.  It is of such importance that a veritable “cottage industry” of adages and slogans have become commonplace – “possession is 9/10 of the law” and “better one in hand than two in the bush.”

Today, with the explosion of technology – from the internet to AI (Artificial Intelligence) and IoT devices – the age old question of “who owns what?” has become even more topical and germane.  Thus, it is often of necessity that executives, including Chief Privacy Officer’s, General Counsel’s, and CISO’s, should approach data sharing agreements with a “jaundiced eye.”  Recent analysis highlights this challenge: “using and protecting data is complex and the regulatory issues are wide-reaching. When choosing third party services to process data, brands often assume they retain control over how their data is used. However, that is often not the case and it can have serious practical and legal consequences.”  Further, “commercial agreements can contain clauses giving extensive rights to the provider over your data.”  Some of the recommendations include, “using experts to ensure that you don’t overlook the law, where data is stored, processed and transferred.”

At Clarip, we can help you deal with the problem of data ownership by focusing upon customer consent.  Utilizing what is arguably one of the most powerful consent management platforms available on the market, Clarip is looking to help customer and companies, alike, by dealing with consent in a quick and easy manner.  Recognizing that, with the implementation of GDPR, it is LEGALLY REQUIRED that companies now obtain EXPLICIT consent, Clarip can help companies to protect against needless liability and exposure by stipulating to customers, in a simplified manner, how their data is shared and with whom, as well as offering them a simple way to “opt in and opt out.”

The question of data ownership, like the age old question of ownership itself, is likely to be continually debated.  Yet, companies can protect themselves by joining forces with Clarip.  At Clarip, we are dedicated to respecting customer data, ownership and consent while improving your company’s bottom line!

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