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There are many challenges facing the internet.  Key issues that business must address include:
bulletprivacy
bulletsecurity
bulletbusiness practice

Consumers and businesses are concerned about confidentiality and security of information that is collected and transmitted during an online transaction.  Another concern in the faceless virtual transaction is  the ability of  web users to find reliable, trustworthy businesses online.

Trust is a critical component of of the virtual transaction.  Various web site seal programs have evolved to address such issues as privacy, security, and business practices.  These programs are designed to increase web user trust and confidence in the virtual vendor and in the virtual transaction.

BBBonline: a Better Business Bureau Program

BizRate.com

CPA WebTrust
AICPA program

TruSecure 

TRUSTe  

Verisign

Payment Service Programs

Escrow.com

TradeSafe

Last update: Wednesday, August 21, 2002

 

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