Data privacy regulations are designed to give consumers more transparency into and control over how their data is collected, shared and used, especially as more consumers grow concerned about how their data is accessed and used by big data companies. As more data privacy regulations go into effect, companies will face pressure to ensure they are collecting, using and sharing individuals’ information responsibly, while remaining compliant with constantly changing regulations and still being able to efficiently reach customers and prospects for sales and marketing purposes.

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