Privacy Is Good Business
Customers trust businesses with their data. Protecting that trust protects your reputation.
Data Minimization
Collect only necessary data. Delete when no longer needed. Anonymize where possible. Pseudonymize to reduce risk.
Consent Management
Clear consent for data collection. Granular choices for different uses. Easy withdrawal mechanisms. Record of consent maintained.
Data Subject Rights
Right to access personal data. Right to correction of errors. Right to deletion (right to be forgotten). Right to data portability.
Privacy by Design
Privacy considerations from project start. Data protection impact assessments. Default privacy settings. Privacy-enhancing technologies.
Regulatory Compliance
GDPR protects EU residents globally. CCPA/CPRA covers California consumers. Industry-specific rules for healthcare and finance. Emerging state laws expand coverage.
Privacy Program Elements
Privacy policies are clear and accessible. Staff training on privacy practices. Vendor management for data sharing. Incident response for breaches.
Technical Safeguards
Encryption for data at rest and transit. Access controls limit exposure. Audit logs track access. Data loss prevention monitors exfiltration.
Breach Response
Detection mechanisms identify incidents. Notification timelines vary by regulation. Communication plans for affected individuals. Remediation to prevent recurrence.
Building Privacy Culture
Privacy champions across organization. Regular training and updates. Customer communication about privacy. Privacy as competitive differentiator.
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