Certain digital products have come under scrutiny for a perceived failure to treat privacy issues with the importance it deserves.
As a result, users are becoming more cautious about the way they use certain features, which has significantly dampened user experiences. Like dominoes, these issues will give rise to further situations that will require swift action from the government, consumer groups and consumers themselves.
The following will become apparent:
Increased Popularity of “privacy-first” products
Products that actually prioritize privacy and advertise the fact will become more attractive than their counterparts. Product users will harbour a significant sense of safety and encourage use by others.
More legislation on privacy
According to Gartner, by 2023, 65% of the world’s population will have its personal data covered under some kind of modern privacy regulations. The legislation is going to increase as outcry continues. Countries around the world will begin to see the need and act accordingly.
More caution in product usage
As users continue to become aware of privacy liberties taken by product companies, they will begin to use products more cautiously. This will lead to the sparing use of certain product features.
Individuals, as well as organizations, are learning to take privacy issues more seriously.
Gartner again reported that by year-end 2022, more than 1 million organizations will have appointed a privacy officer (or data protection officer). With an increase in the stay-at-home workforce, legislation and protection within subscriber networks will become increasingly important.