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DATA, TECHNOLOGY AND PRIVACY

Your data and how we protect it

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SPOTLIGHT

Today and tomorrow’s innovations

People, data and technology drive innovation

Innovation thrives when the right technology, informed by data and trusted tools, is used to solve real problems. 

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OUR COMMITMENT

Mastercard’s data and technology principles

We hold ourselves to the highest standard of data and technology responsibility.

Our seven foundational principles

Mastercard has developed a set of robust principles that serve as our guide, as we share our experiences and best practices with partners, regulators and policymakers to inform a broader common framework for responsible data-driven innovation.

Security and privacy

Advance and uphold best-in-class security and privacy practices.

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Transparency

Clearly and simply explain how we collect, use and share data, as well as how the technologies we use, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), deliver the outcomes we intend.

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Accountability

Implement robust governance to ensure proper controls and oversight over our use of data and technology.

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Fairness

Be deliberate in minimizing biases, inaccuracies and unintended harms in our use of data and technology.

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Inclusion

Ensure our use of data and technology fosters inclusion.

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Innovation

Provide innovative experiences, products and services that benefit all our stakeholders.

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Social Impact

Use data and technology to make a positive impact on communities and individuals around the world.

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Our four foundational promises

We understand that personal information is just that — personal. People have the right to choose how, when and where their personal information is used and shared. When it comes to your data, we promise that:

You own it

Your personal information belongs to you.

You control it

You have the right to understand and control how your data is handled.

You should benefit from the use of it

Your data should be used to make your life easier.

We protect it

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Your privacy

Check out our Global Privacy Notice to learn more about how we handle your personal information.

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Your choices

Control how your personal information is used for marketing, data analytics and web analytics at any time and at no cost, using our simple online opt-out forms.

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Your data

Use our single portal to understand and manage your personal information that Mastercard holds.

My Data Portal

The only AI is responsible AI

It’s no secret that artificial intelligence has the potential to transform ... everything. But AI is powered by data, making information a unique currency deserving of strong safeguards and constant vigilance. Discover our latest discussions on AI.

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