Information such as household registration data and phone records has now been deemed subject to privacy protection.

It has also moved further into privacy protection, antitracking software and products to protect virtual private networks, also likely to be a long-term growth area.

It said that potential buyers frequently cited concerns over target companies' compliance with data and privacy protection rules when backing out of deals.

Privacy protection also carries implications for pharmacogenetics clinical trials.

This privacy solution has been vetted by privacy experts in the telecommunications field and by companies whose businesses depend on privacy protection.