{"id":2085,"date":"2013-07-10T15:31:01","date_gmt":"2013-07-10T22:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/xmission.com\/blog\/?p=2085"},"modified":"2013-08-02T08:03:45","modified_gmt":"2013-08-02T15:03:45","slug":"4-ways-your-business-benefits-from-xmissions-privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xmission.com\/blog\/2013\/07\/10\/4-ways-your-business-benefits-from-xmissions-privacy-policy","title":{"rendered":"4 ways your business benefits from XMission’s privacy policy"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"xmission-privacy\"In the past few weeks there has been a lot of media attention<\/a> given to XMission’s stance on customer privacy (links below). Honestly, it feels great to finally be recognized for one of our core values.<\/p>\n

What isn’t being talked about is why our privacy policy matters to businesses.<\/p>\n

Earlier today, I asked our long-time customer Michelle DeCol what our privacy policy means to her business and her team at COGBOX.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Her off-the-cuff response was identical to what other customers have told me: “My house is in order and we are not worried about privacy…. well, unless something happens.”<\/p>\n

She clarified:<\/p>\n

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  1. As a business owner, your policy is good for me because I know I can count on XMission to protect me, my critical data, and my right to privacy.<\/em><\/li>\n
  2. When I place my customers with XMission I *know* they are being protected and get the same great service we have relied upon for years. This gives me peace-of-mind.<\/em><\/li>\n
  3. As an employer, privacy benefits my team. Protecting their best interests is simply the right thing to do. A happy and safe work environment means minimized risk and more time to focus on our customers.<\/em><\/li>\n
  4. My business data is my data and I know XMission honors that and does not monitor or mine my content to deliver ads or push more services on me.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Michele also congratulated us on our upcoming 20-year anniversary and said, “I’m sure customer-friendly policies like this one (Privacy) have contributed to your longevity. Keep it up!”<\/p>\n

    The hosting and access industry is changing rapidly and customers are beginning to demand privacy for both their personal and business dealings.<\/p>\n

    What are your thoughts on business privacy? Please add to the conversation by commenting below.<\/p>\n

    Links:<\/p>\n

    The NSA and XMission – Transmission<\/a><\/p>\n
    When the NSA Shows Up at Your Internet Company – Bloomberg<\/a><\/p>\n
    Utah ISP breaks silence over government server installed on its network – Engadget<\/a><\/p>\n
    When the feds come knocking: The tale of a Utah ISP, a secret court order, and a little black box – ZDNet<\/a><\/p>\n
    \u201cWhat Is That Box?\u201d \u2014 When The NSA Shows Up At Your Internet Company – BuzzFeed<\/a><\/p>\n
    The only Utah ISP (and one of the few nationwide) standing up for user privacy – Ars Technica<\/a><\/p>\n
    Tiny Utah-based ISP makes a name for itself by rebuffing government snoops – The Guardian<\/a><\/p>\n
    FIGHTING BACK Against NSA Surveillance – Small Independent ISP in Utah Does What Other ISPs Won’t – Daily Kos<\/a><\/p>\n
    Small Utah ISP firm stands up to \u2018surveillance state\u2019 as corporations cower – RT<\/a><\/p>\n
    Pete Ashdown: ISP owner who stood up to NSA says govt should follow law if it wants to keep secrets – RT<\/a><\/p>\n
    Utah Internet Firm Defies State’s Warrantless Subpoena Law – National Public Radio<\/a><\/p>\n
    No Snooping Here – The Hindu<\/a><\/p>\n
    Get a Warrant – The Salt Lake Tribune<\/a><\/p>\n
    Utah Internet Service Provider Refuses To Release Customer Information Without Warrant – KUTV News<\/a><\/p>\n
    XMission president tells law enforcement: no warrant, no data – FOX 13 News<\/a><\/p>\n

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