LiveRamp’s patented system uses decentralized ledgers to ensure compliance with privacy regulations. Consumer consents are recorded in a shared ledger, allowing consumers to track data movement. APIs enable companies to enter consents, record data transfers, and receive notifications of consent changes. GlobalData’s report on LiveRamp gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

According to GlobalData’s company profile on LiveRamp, was a key innovation area identified from patents. LiveRamp's grant share as of February 2024 was 45%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Decentralized ledger system for propagating consumer consents

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: LiveRamp Holdings Inc

The granted patent (Publication Number: US11886612B2) outlines a method for propagating consumer consents through a distributed ledger system involving multiple peer nodes. The method involves collecting consumer data and consent at an original data server, entering this information into a consent ledger at a peer node, syncing this data across all peer nodes, transferring consumer data to a transferee server, and entering data transfer data into a data transfer ledger at a peer node. This process ensures that consumer consents are accurately recorded and synchronized across the distributed network.

Furthermore, the patent details a method for consumer opting out, where a consumer can request to opt out of the use of their data. This involves entering an opt-out message and consumer identifier into a consent ledger at a peer node, syncing this information across all nodes, detecting the opt-out status at various nodes, and sending opt-out messages to relevant servers. Additionally, the method includes provisions for backup nodes in case certain nodes are down, ensuring continuity in the opt-out process. The patent also includes steps for auditing consumer data usage by an advertising server, involving validation of consent data across the peer node network. Overall, the patent provides a comprehensive system for managing consumer consents and opt-outs in a distributed ledger environment, ensuring transparency and compliance with data privacy regulations.

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