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Data Privacy Glossary

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

Term: Privacy by Design Definition: Privacy by Design is An approach that embeds privacy requirements into product and system design from the start, …

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Term: Privacy Engineering Definition: Privacy Engineering is The application of engineering methods to implement privacy principles through …

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Term: Privacy Notice Definition: Privacy Notice is A user-facing disclosure that explains what data is collected, why, how it is shared, and what …

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Term: Processor Definition: Processor is An entity that processes personal data on behalf of a controller under contractual instructions. Processors …

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Term: Pseudonymization Definition: Pseudonymization is A technique that replaces identifiers with a reversible token, keeping linkage information …

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Term: Purpose Limitation Definition: Purpose Limitation is A principle that personal data should be collected for specified purposes and not used in …

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Term: Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) Definition: Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) is A formal record describing processing purposes, …

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Term: Retention Schedule Definition: Retention Schedule is A documented set of rules that define how long each data category is kept and what triggers …

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Term: Right of Access Definition: Right of Access is A data subject right to obtain confirmation of processing and a copy of their personal data, plus …

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Term: Right to Data Portability Definition: Right to Data Portability is A right to receive personal data in a structured, commonly used, …

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