New data privacy regulations are being put in place all over the world simultaneously, complicating the data collection process. The best defense is to make sure you’ve mastered the basics of good data collection. In this blog, you’ll learn about data collection best practices and how FormAssembly can help you become a better steward of the data you collect. Then, our Data Collection 101 quiz will help you find out how secure and compliant your data really is!
The importance of good data collection practices
All over the world, new data privacy laws and regulations are continually developing and evolving. Data privacy and security are vital, and failure to handle data correctly can result in massive fines, loss of customer trust, and other negative consequences. Following solid data collection best practices is one of the key ways to make sure your organization (and the data you collect from your customers) stays secure, safe, and compliant. Whether you’re required to comply with a law like the GDPR or you simply want to become a better data steward, understanding these best practices will be helpful to you.
Do you have control over your data?
How do you store your data? Do you have a data security policy? Do you use compliant vendors? While regulations vary somewhat from industry to industry and from place to place, it’s important to be prepared for anything that might come your way. In this quiz, you’ll answer key questions that will help gauge your expertise on data collection best practices. At the end of the quiz, we’ll provide a summary of your results, as well as some tips to help you improve any areas that may be lacking.
How FormAssembly can help
While smart, secure, compliant data collection may seem overwhelming, selecting the right data collection platform can significantly simplify the process. By choosing vendors that meet the highest standards for data privacy, you can ensure compliance for your own organization and make sure your data is safe every step of the way, without creating extra work for yourself.
FormAssembly’s all-in-one web form builder and data collection platform helps organizations of all kinds navigate strict data privacy and compliance requirements. We provide helpful data privacy resources for our customers, and our platform is compliant with CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA on our Compliance Cloud plan, and several other crucial data privacy regulations.
To learn more about the current data privacy landscape, be sure to check out our whitepaper, The State of Data Privacy in 2019. If you’re ready to implement data collection best practices at your organization, give our Compliance Cloud plan a try today.
