Data Privacy Protection is a set of principles, practices, and legal frameworks that govern how a person's personal data is collected, used, stored, shared, and deleted legally and ethically. Its main focus is on the individual's right to control their personal information. It is not just a technical issue, but a fundamental human right that ensures individual autonomy and dignity in the digital age.
The rules of use: Who is allowed to collect & use data, and for what purpose.
"Should we collect this data?"
"Do we have permission?"
Technical protection: How to safeguard data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
"How do we secure this data from hackers?"
Data collection must have a clear legal basis, be fair, and be transparent to the data owner.
Data should only be collected for specific, pre-determined purposes and not used for other tasks.
Data collected must be relevant, adequate, and limited to what is necessary for the processing purpose.
Personal data must be accurate and kept up to date. Inaccurate data should be corrected or deleted.
Personal data should not be stored longer than necessary to achieve the processing purpose.
Data must be protected with adequate security measures to prevent loss, destruction, or unauthorized access.