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Consumer Trust stories

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Social commerce gains ground in Canada amidst concerns
3 days ago
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online shopping
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soti
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data security
A recent SOTI report reveals that social commerce is reshaping Canadian retail, with 48% of consumers favouring it, though 74% voice security concerns.
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23andMe bankruptcy raises concerns for genetic data safety
Last week
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physical security
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data privacy
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identity theft
Consumer genomics company 23andMe's bankruptcy has raised serious concerns over the security of sensitive genetic data for its 15 million customers.
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Consumers willing to pay more for sustainable products
Last week
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cleantech
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sustainability
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millennials
A new survey reveals consumers in Australia and New Zealand are keen to pay more for sustainable household products, despite doubts over corporate claims.
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Thales survey reveals declining trust in digital services
Last month
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data protection
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digital transformation
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biometrics
Thales' 2025 Digital Trust Index reveals plummeting consumer trust in digital services, with 82% abandoning brands due to data privacy fears.
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AI expected to revolutionise Singapore financial services
Last month
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
A new Salesforce report reveals 60% of Singaporean consumers expect greater AI integration in financial services, with millennials leading the optimism.
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Survey: Security outweighs cost in travel payment choices
Last month
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payment technologies
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amadeus
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fraud prevention
A recent Outpayce study reveals that over 70% of travellers prioritise payment security over discounts, highlighting growing concerns over cyber fraud in travel.
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Australian study reveals mistrust in digital advertising
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
New research from Yahoo and Magna highlights a significant misunderstanding among Australians about their data rights, complicating trust in digital advertising.
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Insurance executives see opportunity in $1.8 trillion gap
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cleantech
A recent survey reveals that 79% of insurance executives feel a moral duty to address the USD $1.8 trillion global protection gap, viewing it as a key business opportunity.
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Long wait times & vague answers frustrate UK customers
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
Research by Cirrus reveals long wait times and vague responses in UK customer service provoke discontent, with older customers demanding faster resolutions.
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AI & privacy-first tech driving APAC mobile app surge
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
Adjust's 2025 Mobile App Trends report reveals a 26% YoY rise in e-commerce app installs in APAC, driven by AI and privacy-first technologies.
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UK consumers prefer traditional mail in digital age study
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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data usage
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consumers
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banking
A recent study by Quadient reveals that 79% of UK consumers sent physical mail last year, highlighting a persistent preference for traditional communication methods.
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Rise in online dating scams concerns in New Zealand
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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physical security
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social media
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online dating
A new Norton survey reveals alarming trends in online dating in New Zealand, with over half of users encountering scams on dating apps weekly.
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Data security concerns rise among social commerce users
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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soti
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data security
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consumer trust
A new SOTI report highlights rising consumer concerns over data security in social commerce, as 54% would avoid retailers using AI to track purchases.
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Data Privacy Day highlights urgent need for new strategies
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
As Data Privacy Day unfolds, experts stress the urgent need for organisations to strengthen data protection strategies amid rising cyber threats and evolving regulations.
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Why traditional loyalty programs are failing to meet modern customer expectations
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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crm
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cx
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martech
Traditional loyalty programmes are struggling to meet the evolving expectations of consumers, who demand instant rewards and personalised experiences.
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Infor unveils NexTrace for EU supply chain compliance
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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supply chain & logistics
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cleantech
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cloud services
Infor Nexus has launched NexTrace, a supply chain traceability solution to help firms comply with EU regulations on product sustainability and transparency.
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Salesforce report: AI boosts revenue for Singaporean SMBs
Fri, 10th Jan 2025
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Salesforce's latest report reveals that 94% of small and medium-sized businesses in Singapore are leveraging AI for growth amid rising technology complexities.
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Consumers feel exploited by brands' dynamic pricing
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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inflation
A Gartner survey reveals that 68% of US consumers feel exploited by dynamic pricing, with many preferring brands that offer consistent prices.
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Twilio predicts Australian 2025 customer experience trends
Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai agents
Twilio predicts a challenging future for brands in Australia, with consumer trust projected to plummet, impacting loyalty strategies and customer relationships.
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Post-quantum cryptography gains traction across sectors
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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iot security
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quantum computing
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supply chain & logistics
Keyfactor foresees a pivotal shift in data security practices by 2025, driven by quantum computing advances and the adoption of post-quantum cryptography.