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Data Privacy and Protection

The practices, policies, and procedures established to safeguard personal information from unauthorized access, use, modification, loss, destruction, dissemination, or disclosure, and to ensure that organizations handle personal data in a responsible and transparent manner

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Data privacy and protection are essential in our digital age, where personal information is frequently shared online. Understanding how to safeguard this information helps individuals maintain control over their data and protects them from potential harm. Organizations must also prioritize data prot...

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Key Terms

Personal Data
Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.

Example: Name, email address, and phone number.

Data Breach
An incident where unauthorized access to data occurs, leading to data exposure.

Example: A hacker accessing customer records.

Encryption
The process of converting data into a coded format to prevent unauthorized access.

Example: Using AES encryption to secure files.

User Consent
Permission given by users for their data to be collected and used.

Example: Agreeing to terms and conditions on a website.

GDPR
General Data Protection Regulation, a law in the EU that governs data protection and privacy.

Example: Companies must comply with GDPR when handling EU citizens' data.

Access Control
A security technique that regulates who can view or use resources in a computing environment.

Example: Using passwords to restrict access to sensitive data.

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The practice of intentionally probing systems for vulnerabilities to improve security.
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Key Concepts

Personal DataData BreachesEncryptionUser Consent