Selling with Trust: Privacy Policy Requirements for Course Creators -

Prepare yourself. It is about time to find out about the reasons why course-based websites might be required to have Privacy Policies.

Okay, this isn't the most interesting subject but it's still important.

Privacy has become a greater and bigger deal. The public is demanding websites to adhere to their privacy, and non-compliance penalties are costly for not making clear your privacy policies.

If the website of your school has been collecting data under regulation You must disclose certain information so that your visitors are aware of what is happening with their personal data.

This article (and Webcast) will provide the course creators essential information about the rules regarding websites, including in the event that they must be used on certain websites of the course creator and also how to ensure that proper guidelines are put in the first place (and ensure they are updated when time goes by).

Before moving on, we have be aware that this document as well as the webinar do not constitute legal advice and is strictly for informational purpose. It is suggested to consult with an attorney from the region you reside in for help with your legal compliance requirements.

What is the type of data that can be regulated?

Names, IP addresses, email addresses, and names are being subject to a myriad of privacy laws across the globe. If you're collecting this private data, you might require an Privacy Policy regardless of where your situated.

The most important lesson to learn is that the governments that make privacy laws don't have to be concerned with what part of the country your business is. They are concerned about safeguarding individuals' personal information. If you're collecting information from different areas it could be necessary to adhere to diverse privacy laws and provide the necessary disclosures in every law (yes each privacy law is distinct).

Does the information you record are harmful?

Not at all! All you need to do is make some disclosures about the matter.

Gathering information such as names or email addresses as well as IP addresses helps to ensure that customers get excellent experiences on your website. It also lets you make improvements to your website at a later date.

The only thing that's been modified is that you must be aware of your privacy practices and be sure to have particular guidelines for your website that contain the proper details you're legally required to disclose according to the law(s) that apply to your website.

Does your website course collect regulated data?

A majority of websites collect information that is regulated. It's almost like a requirement in order to prevent spammers from trying to alter your contact form as it's impossible to process payments in any other way. Thus, collecting data is a normal practice for websites, and it may be a lot more frequent than you imagine.

HTML0Common features used by course platforms that collect the following data that is controlled:

• Registration for courses and memberships
• Accepting and processing payment
• Video embedded by third company companies
• Engage is what triggers
• Rewarding your Learners
• Email drips
• Discussion forums
• Integrity
• Quizzes

Common integrations in courses when creators share information with an outside party

• embedding videos from other sources in class (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
• Integration of payments channels (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
• Automatic renewal notifications (Mailgun, ActiveCampaign, Mailchimp for example.)
• Email newsletter subscription forms (Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Constant Contact, etc.)
• Data transfer providers (Zapier, etc.)

What should I do?

In simple terms, it is important to be able to set up rules for your website in order to generate greater revenue and avoid fines or lawsuits. Through the implementation of website guidelines, it builds confidence and ensure compliance to the laws.

Privacy will not go away (if you look at it this way, it's getting more important) and the inability to provide the proper Privacy Policy can land websites in trouble in the end when it comes to the privacy laws (where penalties start at $2500 per site visitor that you've violated their rights.).

Consider joining us for our live webinar in which we'll be teaching you the fundamentals of web policies, and how to acquire the correct one, and the best way to be sure that they're up-to-date over time!

What can you do?

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