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Data Privacy Glossary

A working glossary for privacy programs: inventory, lawful basis, consent, minimization, DSAR workflows, and evidence.

Term: Data Clean Room Definition: Data Clean Room is A controlled environment that enables data collaboration and measurement without exposing raw …

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Term: Data Inventory Definition: Data Inventory is A structured list of systems, datasets, and data stores that contain personal data, including who …

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Term: Data Localization Definition: Data Localization is A requirement or practice of storing or processing data within specific geographic …

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Term: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Definition: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is Controls that detect and prevent sensitive data from leaving approved …

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Term: Data Mapping Definition: Data Mapping is The practice of documenting end-to-end data flows-collection points, transformations, storage, sharing, …

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Term: Data Minimization Definition: Data Minimization is The practice of collecting and processing only the personal data necessary for a defined …

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Term: Data Processing Agreement (DPA) Definition: Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is A contract that defines how a processor handles personal data on …

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Term: Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) Definition: Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is A structured assessment of privacy risks and …

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Term: Data Stewardship Definition: Data Stewardship is Assigned accountability for data quality, access, retention, and policy adherence within …

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Term: Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) Definition: Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) is A request from an individual to access, delete, correct, or …

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