Vancouver, BC August 1, 2011
Jostle® Corporation announced today that its Jostle organizational platform has received TRUSTed Apps Data Privacy Certification in the Google Apps Marketplace. TRUSTe certification demonstrates that Jostle follows TRUSTe’s privacy standards for the Marketplace apps in regards to the collection, storing, use and sharing of its users’ data and adheres to standardized best practices described at https://www.truste.com/partner-program/
The TRUSTe certification makes it easy for IT buyers at businesses and schools to quickly assess an app’s data collection practices, improving and simplifying the app evaluation and purchase process. With TRUSTed Apps certification, organizations can be confident that Jostle meets TRUSTe’s privacy program standards – an important consideration when purchasing a Marketplace app.
The Jostle organizational platform is available on the Google Apps Marketplace in 3 editions: Chart, Plus and Pro. It’s a robust solution for businesses to map out and navigate their organization, bridging silos of all types and aligning employees like never before. Once signed up, Google Apps users can easily access the Jostle app through Google’s universal navigation, offering them a powerful tool for understanding who does what, when, and where.
“Having Jostle TRUSTed Apps certified for Google Apps Marketplace gives buyers more confidence to sign up for our app, resulting in a higher number of users,” said Brad Palmer, Jostle CEO. “The TRUSTe seal enhances our credibility by immediately showing that we clearly communicate our data handling and privacy practices that are in alignment with recognized national and international privacy policy standards and frameworks.”
“TRUSTe’s customized certification program for Google Apps Marketplace makes privacy policies for web-based apps more transparent so that organizations can better determine whether an app is appropriate for their particular usage or not,” said Chris Babel, CEO, TRUSTe. “Becoming certified allows Jostle to differentiate its apps from others increasing the number of subscriptions from the Google Apps Marketplace.”
About TRUSTed Apps Data Privacy Certification for Google Marketplace Apps
The TRUSTe trustmark is clearly displayed on the listing page for certified apps, and users only need to click on the logo in order to view the privacy policy for the app in more detail.
TRUSTe certification guarantees that TRUSTe has reviewed all data management practices of the app and verified that they meet TRUSTe’s program standards. TRUSTe’s program standards are based upon a combination of privacy frameworks such as the US-EU Safe Harbor, regulatory guidelines such as the Fair Information Practice Principles, industry standards and reports, such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology privacy and security report, and client and expert review.
To learn more about the program, go to https://www.truste.com/partner-program/
About Jostle Corporation – Jostle solves the problem of organizational complexity in today’s dynamic, connected world. Its easy-to-use SaaS organizational platform is the modern way for employees to navigate, search and understand their entire organization. It dynamically connects people and teams through an elegant, people-centric, low-maintenance framework, bridging activities, content and tools across organizational silos of all types.
About TRUSTe – TRUSTe is the leading online privacy solutions provider and provides a broad suite of privacy services to help businesses build trust and increase engagement across all of their online channels - including websites, mobile applications, advertising, cloud services, business analytics and email marketing. Over 4,000 web properties including those from top companies like Apple, AT&T, Disney, eBay, Facebook, HP, Microsoft, Nationwide, Pfizer and Yelp rely on TRUSTe to ensure compliance with evolving and complex privacy requirements. TRUSTe’s mission, based on a “Truth in Privacy” framework, is laid on a solid foundation of transparency, choice and accountability regarding the collection and use of personal information. TRUSTe’s privacy seal is recognized and trusted by millions of consumers as a sign of responsible privacy practices. For additional information on TRUSTe and its offerings, please visit http://www.truste.com.
Contacts
Jostle Corporation
Brad Palmer, CEO
Tel: 778-968-1556
Email: brad@jostle.me
Twitter: @JostleMe
www.jostle.me
Storyboard PR for TRUSTe
Tonja Aldis
Tel: 613-608-5360
trustepr@storyboardpr.com
