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title: Download Our White Paper on Data Ownership
description: Download our white paper to learn three important questions to ask your technology partners to clarify who truly owns your agency's client data.
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# Download Our White Paper
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| ***Note:** It would be hypocritical of us to publish a white paper on data ownership and not follow our own guidance. Rest assured that the information you submit through this form will not be shared, sold, or advertised to any outside parties.* |
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**Are you signing away ownership of your agency data to the technology partners you use?**
Learn what your agency can do to advocate for ownership of the client data housed in the technology systems you use. Our white paper explains the context behind the tug-of-war over data ownership between the many stakeholders in the insurance industry, and what you should ask technology partners to ensure they recognize the agency as the owner of their data.
White Paper Includes:
- 3 questions to ask before signing an agreement with a vendor
- Legal precedent on data ownership
- Sample contract language
- A data autonomy checklist
- Resource list of articles for further reading
*"I had 3 systems in house at one time to compare. HawkSoft is incomparably good when you call for help. The functionality is good and it is always getting better. We've merged 3 agencies together and have decades of experience with all 3 of these systems. When it was time to choose, HawkSoft was the over whelming choice hands down."*
**Don L.
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*"I have been using HawkSoft since 2008 for the agency I work with. System was fantastic to start with even in 2008, but it kept evolving every year with new features and turned into THE BEST system I ever came across. It has all the bells and whistles one could wish for."*
**Sagar R.
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# About Us
Since 1995, HawkSoft is a leader in management systems for agencies that want effective workflows and a delightful experience for staff and policyholders. We take pride in being independently owned and answerable to agencies that rely on our system to power their insurance business. Created by independent agents, HawkSoft continues to evolve as a cutting-edge system that powers thousands of agencies. [Read More](https://www.hawksoft.com/about/story/)
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