What is Privacy by Design? It is an approach to protecting the security and integrity of information through principles incorporated into a product from the start.
Privacy by Design and regulatory change
The European Union made major changes to data protection law in May 2018. This article discusses principles associated with Privacy by Design and privacy by default.
These ideas address the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
The original article highlights six related practices for information security and privacy.
Six practices discussed here:
Preventive, not corrective; proactive, not reactive
A preventive culture aims to address digital risks before they cause harm. Organizations should treat information security as a continuing necessity, not a response to an incident.
Privacy as a default setting
Privacy-protective settings should apply from the first interaction, including registration, without making people search for them. Protection of informationshould be built into the default experience.
Privacy embedded in design
Plan security and data protection from the beginning of product development. Privacy is a design requirement, not an optional feature to add before launch.
Full functionality
Privacy should not require giving up essential features. Good design seeks to provide useful functionality while reducing information-security risks.
End-to-end security
Protect data throughout its life cycle, from collection to deletion. The aim is to preserve confidentiality, integrity, and availability at every stage.
Visibility and transparency
People should understand how to access, correct, protect, or delete their data where applicable. Clear, accessible privacy notices make those choices easier.
Respect for data privacy
The user is a person, not just a data record. People entrust platforms with sensitive information while carrying out everyday tasks, so Privacy by Design puts their interests at the center.
Together, these practices support a future in which people's rights are respected. At EthicsGlobal, we aim to protect our clients' data and align our practices with recognized information-security guidance.