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If you do business with European citizens, TRUSTe's online privacy seals can help your company certify with the EU Directive on Data Protection, a Safe Harbor Framework developed by the U.S. Department of Commerce in concert with the European Commission.

How can TRUSTe help your company comply with the EU-US Safe Harbor Framework?

Verifies your compliance with the Safe Harbor Framework.   department of commerceHelps your company prepare for EU-US Safe Harbor self-certification with the U.S. Department of Commerce, and provides a letter of verification
 
TRUSTe EU Safe Harbor SealBrands your organization and Web site as EU-US Safe Harbor compliant by posting the distinctive EU Safe Harbor seal.   TRUSTe Dispute ResolutionProvides dispute resolution of consumer complaints about online data collection as required for Safe Harbor status.


TRUSTe EU-US Safe Harbor Seal Program Facts

  • TRUSTe's EU Safe Harbor Seal Program has nearly 200 member companies who are taking advantage of the multi-lingual Watchdog Dispute Resolution Program.
  • Every consumer contact receives personal attention by a TRUSTe staff member. TRUSTe handled 986 EU-related consumer complaints in 2007, and resolved over 1,200 such complaints in 2008.
  • Seven to ten complaints per year in 2007 and 2008 that directly concerned the EU Safe Harbor Seal Program resulted in changes to a licensee's site and/or privacy practices.


Find out more about the EU Safe Harbor Seal: contact a TRUSTe representative.

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