Data Privacy

Definition

Data privacy refers to protecting individuals' personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. It involves implementing measures to ensure that sensitive data is kept confidential and secure.

Related terms

Encryption: The process of encoding data to make it unreadable by anyone who does not have the key or password.

Consent:

Obtaining permission from individuals before collecting or using their personal information.

Cybersecurity: Measures taken to protect computer systems and networks from unauthorized access or attacks.