Kenexa Becomes TRUSTe Sealholder, Demonstrates Commitment to Consumer Privacy Protection
WAYNE, Pa., March 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kenexa(R) (NASDAQ:KNXA), a leading provider of recruitment and retention solutions, today announced that its Web site has been certified to display the TRUSTe Privacy Seal, demonstrating its commitment to consumer privacy and trust online. TRUSTe, the leading privacy certification and seal program, awards its privacy seal only to companies that complete the rigorous TRUSTe certification process and agree to comply with ongoing oversight and TRUSTe's consumer dispute resolution process.
"By becoming a TRUSTe sealholder, Kenexa gives its customers a clear signal that it is trustworthy and respects the privacy wishes of the people who visit its Web site," said Fran Maier, executive director and president of TRUSTe. "Kenexa joins more than 2,000 organizations committed to building consumer trust online through participation in the TRUSTe Privacy Seal program." The TRUSTe Privacy Seal is one of the most recognized branded symbols of trust among consumers. The TRUSTe Privacy Seal communicates that a Web site has posted a privacy statement and that its information gathering and dissemination practices follow rigorous guidelines for notice, choice, access, security and redress outlined in the Federal Trade Commission's Fair Information Practices. Specifically, TRUSTe sealholders agree to: -- Ensure that reasonable security practices are used to protect collected
data;
-- Disclose their information gathering and dissemination practices;
-- Give consumers choice to limit any secondary uses of their personal
information; and
-- Provide users with the ability to keep their personal information
accurate. "We are pleased to join TRUSTe in advancing responsible information practices online," said Jim Restivo, chief knowledge officer, Kenexa. "TRUSTe certification serves as a benchmark in our ongoing commitment to safeguard consumer privacy and security." About Kenexa Kenexa (R) Corporation provides software, employee research and consulting to help organizations more effectively recruit and retain a productive workforce. Kenexa solutions include applicant tracking, recruitment process outsourcing, onboarding, skills and behavioral assessments, employment branding, performance management, employee surveys and HR Analytics. Headquartered in Wayne, Pa. (outside Philadelphia), Kenexa employs more than 1,400 people worldwide. More information about Kenexa and its global locations can be accessed at http://www.kenexa.com/.
About TRUSTe TRUSTe advances privacy and trust in the networked world, helping consumers and businesses identify trustworthy online organizations through its Web Privacy Seal, Email Privacy Seal and Trusted Download Programs. TRUSTe certifies more than 2,400 Web sites, including leading brands such as AOL, eBay, IBM, Intuit, Microsoft and Oracle. TRUSTe resolves thousands of individual privacy disputes every year. To learn more about internet privacy visit http://www.truste.org/. DATASOURCE: Kenexa CONTACT: Jennifer Meyer of Kenexa, +1-612-332-6383, ; or Carolyn Hodge of TRUSTe, +1-415-520-3415, Web site: http://www.kenexa.com/ http://www.truste.org/
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