"How to Stop Leaky Forms From Putting Ecommerce Customer Data at Risk"

Compliance with data privacy regulations is an ongoing responsibility for online retailers, with most being vigilant in ensuring that their systems protect customers' information. Ultimately, no retailer wants to lose their customers' trust or be subject to penalties for noncompliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other privacy regulations. However, some online shopping sites have been found to inadvertently expose customer data via third-party forms, some of which collect Personal Identifiable Information (PII) without user consent. There are things retail security teams must understand about "leaky forms" and how to implement security policies to safeguard customer data against this risk. This article continues to discuss the concept of a leaky form, potential consequences for consumers and retailers, and best practices for online form security.

CPO Magazine reports "How to Stop Leaky Forms From Putting Ecommerce Customer Data at Risk"