When it comes to controlling personal information online, the best option Internet users have lies in that old adage, "if you can't beat them, join them." That's according to MIT Prof. Sandy Pentland, whose work has focused on finding a data collection approach that works for organizations, advocates and regulators, The Wall Street Journal reports. Pentland suggests an approach where consumers manage their data and receive compensation for making it available. "Your data becomes a new asset class," he said, adding, "you have more control over the information, and it becomes your most lucrative asset." (Registration may be required to access this story.)
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