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Protecting Personal Information: A Guide for Business | Federal Trade Commission

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The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site. The site is secure. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. We enforce federal competition and consumer protection laws that prevent anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices. View Enforcement Find legal resources and guidance to understand your business responsibilities and comply with the law. Browse legal resources View all Competition Matters Blog posts We work to advance government policies that protect consumers and promote competition. View Policy Find legal resources and guidance to understand your business responsibilities and comply with the law. Browse legal resources Memo from Chair Lina M. Khan to commissi

Most companies keep sensitive personal information in their files—names, Social Security numbers, credit card, or other account data—that identifies customers or employees. This information often is necessary to fill orders, meet payroll, or perform other necessary business functions. However, if sensitive data falls into the wrong hands, it can lead to fraud, identity theft, or similar harms. Given the cost of a security breach—losing your customers’ trust and perhaps even defending yourself against a lawsuit—safeguarding personal information is just plain good business. Some businesses…

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