Data & Privacy

Data Privacy

The right of individuals to control how their personal information is collected, used, shared, and stored, along with the organizational practices that protect this right.

Also known as:Information PrivacyPersonal Data Protection

What is Data Privacy?

Data privacy refers to the proper handling of personal data concerning consent, notice, and regulatory obligations. It encompasses the rights of individuals to control their personal information and the responsibilities of organizations to protect that information.

Key Principles

Notice Inform individuals about data collection practices.

Choice Allow individuals to opt in/out of data collection.

Access Enable individuals to view their collected data.

Security Protect personal data from unauthorized access.

Integrity Maintain accuracy of personal data.

Enforcement Implement mechanisms to ensure compliance.

Privacy by Design

  1. Proactive not reactive
  2. Privacy as the default
  3. Privacy embedded in design
  4. Full functionality
  5. End-to-end security
  6. Visibility and transparency
  7. Respect for user privacy

Key Regulations

  • GDPR (European Union)
  • CCPA/CPRA (California)
  • LGPD (Brazil)
  • POPIA (South Africa)
  • PDPA (Singapore/Thailand)
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