2.1.4 Data Acquisition Policies
Updated
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Andrea Squatrito
Data Boutique: Data Acquisition Policies
At Data Boutique, we take compliance seriously, ensuring that the datasets available on our platform meet rigorous ethical and legal standards. Below, we outline the key principles and policies governing data acquisition on our platform. These policies are designed to provide assurance to compliance departments and ensure the safe, lawful use of the data we offer.
1. Publicly Accessible Data Only
Data Boutique exclusively permits datasets scraped from publicly accessible webpages. Sellers must ensure that:
- No login credentials, paywalls, or other forms of restricted access are bypassed during data collection.
- No material non-public information (MNPI) is included in any dataset. All data available on our platform is derived from sources accessible to the general public without requiring special permissions.
2. Exclusion of Personal Identifiable Information (PII)
Protecting personal privacy is a core principle of our operations. To prevent the inclusion of Personal Identifiable Information (PII):
- Data Boutique employs rigorous schema checks during the onboarding process.
- Sellers can only deliver data in pre-approved formats with predefined fields that exclude any potential PII.
- Our review process ensures that even if a website contains PII, such information is automatically excluded from the dataset.
3. Avoidance of Intellectual Property (IP) Risks
We prioritize factual data while steering clear of intellectual property concerns. To this end:
- Data Boutique permits datasets containing factual information such as prices, codes, and generic text descriptions.
- Content like long-form text (e.g., articles, blogs), full images, videos, and other media with potential IP implications is strictly prohibited.
- We carefully select websites and web pages less likely to contain intellectual property data to ensure compliance.
4. Prohibited Data Sources
To minimize risks and maintain compliance, the following types of websites and data are not permitted on Data Boutique:
- Social media platforms.
- News websites and publications.
- Any other sources deemed potentially risky for compliance, intellectual property, or privacy concerns.
Commitment to Compliance
Data Boutique continuously reviews and updates its data acquisition policies to align with global compliance standards and buyer expectations. Our robust screening and onboarding processes ensure that all datasets meet these high standards, providing a secure and reliable environment for data acquisition.
For any additional questions or concerns regarding our policies, please contact us.