How E-commerce Businesses Can Address Online Shopping Privacy Concerns
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​Over the past few years, ecommerce has evolved and adapted with technological innovation. Not only can you make a purchase from the comfort of your home, but now you can receive the product within the same day you ordered it, shop online from anywhere using your smartphone, and even make digital purchases with the click of a single button.

In fact, online shopping is becoming so popular that consumers can even purchase cars completely online. The problem with the augment of online shopping is what to do with all of the data that consumers input every time they make a purchase.

If their name, address, contact information, and payment information were to be released, it could lead to detrimental consequences — for the consumer and your business.

Luckily, there are some relatively simple ways that ecommerce websites can ensure the privacy of their patrons’ data. Something as simple as changing your site from HTTP to HTTPS (the secured version of the former) can prevent attacks and save you a multitude of time and resources. Acting proactively is the key here.
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A few big names in the business world (like Target and Equifax) show what happens when businesses only act retroactively. The silver lining of these severe data breaches is that they provide an example of what not to do for businesses .
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​Safeguarding your website is all about keeping a close watch on online security best practices. When a data breach occurs, read about it to see who was affected and why. Chances are, a vulnerability was overlooked, which means you can prevent it on your own website. By staying up to date, you will make your site a much safer place for shoppers.