What Is Data Privacy?
SearchCIO, Friday, July 19th, 2024
Data privacy, also called information privacy, is an aspect of data protection that addresses the proper storage, access, retention, immutability and security of sensitive data.
Data privacy is typically associated with the proper handling of personal data or personally identifiable information (PII), such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers and credit card numbers. However, the idea also extends to other valuable or confidential data, including financial data, intellectual property and personal health information. Vertical industry guidelines often govern data privacy and data protection initiatives. Regulatory requirements of various governing bodies and jurisdictions serve similar purposes.
Data privacy isn't a single concept or approach. Instead, it's a discipline involving rules, practices, guidelines and tools to help organizations establish and maintain required levels of privacy compliance.