ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Equifax® (NYSE:
EFX), today announced it is an early adopter of the National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Privacy Framework,
which was released on January 16,
2020. Equifax is among the first companies to align with
NIST's framework. Adoption of the NIST Privacy Framework builds on
Equifax's previous support for and adoption of the NIST
Cybersecurity Framework.
Developed in collaboration with public and private stakeholders,
the NIST Privacy Framework is designed to help organizations
balance the need to protect people's personal data while developing
products and services that rely on data. As a data, analytics and
technology company, Equifax's status as an early adopter further
establishes its transformation into a leader in privacy and
security.
Over the last year, Equifax has collaborated with NIST and other
stakeholders on the framework and recognized the need for
risk-based tools to help organizations manage and secure personal
information while providing real value in products and
services.
"Equifax is proud to be an early adopter of the NIST Privacy
Framework," said Nick Oldham,
Equifax Chief Privacy Officer. "This framework provides an
avenue for companies to assess where their privacy program is
today, set goals and evaluate their progress toward achieving those
goals. In addition, the framework provides a robust lens through
which companies can view the benefits of privacy. Not only are
we complying with privacy laws, such as the California Consumer
Privacy Act (CCPA), but we are committed to building trust with
consumers and customers who use our services or products. This
framework is critical to helping us do that."
Equifax understands people want more control over how their
personal information is collected, used, shared and protected. As a
result, Equifax has committed to responsibly and appropriately
using personal information and to properly balance privacy with the
important role data plays in today's modern economy.
To learn more about the NIST Privacy Framework, visit
https://www.nist.gov/privacy-framework.
ABOUT EQUIFAX INC.
Equifax is a global data,
analytics, and technology company and believes knowledge drives
progress. The Company blends unique data, analytics, and technology
with a passion for serving customers globally, to create insights
that power decisions to move people forward. Headquartered
in Atlanta, Equifax operates or has investments in 24
countries in North America, Central and South
America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.
It is a member of Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500® Index, and
its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
under the symbol EFX. Equifax employs approximately 11,000
employees worldwide. For more information,
visit Equifax.com and follow the company's news
on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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