What is Privacy by Design?
An approach that integrates privacy protection from the design phase of products and systems
Privacy by Design is an approach requiring privacy considerations from the design phase of products, services, and systems - not as an afterthought.
The 7 Foundational Principles:
1. **Proactive** - Prevention, not remediation 2. **Default setting** - Privacy as the default 3. **Embedded in design** - Privacy as part of the architecture 4. **Full functionality** - Don't sacrifice privacy for functionality 5. **End-to-end security** - Protection throughout the lifecycle 6. **Transparency** - Full openness to users 7. **User-centric** - User at the center
Implementation examples:
• Minimal data collection (data minimization) • Built-in encryption • Anonymization by default • Accessible privacy settings interfaces
Under GDPR, Privacy by Design is a legal requirement.
⚠️ This information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For professional advice tailored to your organization, please consult a privacy protection expert.
Related Terms
GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation
European regulation protecting personal data, applying to any organization processing EU citizens' data
Data Minimization
A principle prohibiting collection of data beyond what is necessary for the defined purpose
Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law
A comprehensive amendment to Israeli Privacy Protection Law strengthening personal data protection
DPO - Data Protection Officer
A role responsible for overseeing data protection within an organization
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