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OTA Releases 2012 Data Protection & Breach Readiness Guide
Initiative to help protect & prepare for data loss incidents & increase consumer protection

Homeland Security Awards Training Contract to OTA to Help Counter Malicious Email

OTA Builds Coalition & Launches Why Your Browser Matters


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OTA and our members work to develop and advocate best practices, training and public policy which mitigate emerging privacy, identity and security threats to online services, brands, government, organizations and consumers. 

OTA's goal is to increase consumer protection, transparency and control of their data, online activities and transactions, thereby enhancing online trust and confidence and the long-term vitality and innovation of internet based services.

As a non-profit, membership is open to all businesses, industry, law enforcement and government agencies committed to collaboration and enhancing online trust and confidence.  Join OTA today >

OTA Working Committees

Anti-Malvertising - To develop and promote best practices, data sharing and solutions to help protect consumers and sites from malicious advertising.

Email Authentication - To address deceptive email and spear phishing the committee works to promote adoption for email authentication standards and best practices for interactive marketers, ISPs, enterprise and government agencies.

Infrastructure - To help protect critical infrastructure from exploits and vulnerabilities and increase resiliency, supporting identity, authentication, brand protection, anti-fraud and trust mechanisms.

International - To stimulate the online trust by creating partnerships and cooperating with stakeholders worldwide. Online trust is an international issue that transcends individual interests, technology and geographical boundaries.

Programming & Education - To develop educational priorities, strategies and curriculum including the OTA Academy, to provide actionable and prescriptive advice to help protect online brands, intellectual property and consumers.

Public Policy - As a 'voice of reason" the committee works across the ecosystem with industry, business, government, and consumer groups to promote the adoption of balanced legislation, self-regulation and best practices.

Recent Reports & Resources

2011 Online Trust Scorecard & Honor Roll Report - 74% Fail to Make the Grade

OTA Releases Security Framework for the Interactive Messaging Ecosystem

Data Breaches - Are we Heading to a Consumer Trust Meltdown?

Top Ten Tips for Business to Protect Consumer Data

OTA Editorial - Facing the Tension - Individualism, Profits & The Common Good

 
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