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Why GDPR is Important?

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The EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has had far-reaching consequences in the few years it has been in place. It acted as a model for other jurisdictions' privacy protection legislation, and recent high-profile cases have proved that authorities are prepared to enforce the GDPR to defend European individuals' data rights. In its most basic form, the GDPR is a European data protection law that offers individuals more control over their personal data. It's forced businesses to rethink data privacy, emphasising the importance of " Privacy by Design and Default ". What is GDPR? It's critical to understand the GDPR and how it's being implemented if you manage a company that collects personal data. GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation, and its implementation marked a watershed moment in the new era of big data privacy protection. The GDPR established a unified data protection legislativ

What is the meaning of "Data Privacy by Design"

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                                The delicate balance between cutting-edge technology and data privacy is becoming increasingly difficult to strike, especially as the software we use on a daily basis becomes more intelligent. The more personal data our apps collect, the more concerned we are about data security. So, how can we keep investing in smart software programmes that make life easier without jeopardising data security? Well, the concept of 'privacy by design' holds a major part of the answer. The Individualised  Experience In many respects, personalised services and products have improved our lives. We have more personalised user experiences, we are more connected to the outside world, and we even trust technology to help us recall – and foresee – significant life events. However, as service providers, we must ensure that in order to deliver the benefits of these personalised solutions, we should not jeopardise customer privacy. Designing for Data Privacy Customers will

Is 'Privacy by Design' or 'Privacy by Default' The Best Option for Your Organisation?

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Privacy by design and default is a system development approach that requires data protection to be considered throughout the system development process. In different jurisdictions, the phrase " Privacy by Design and Default " may have different meanings. What does Privacy by Design and default mean? The GDPR includes a requirement for privacy by design and default, which requires a data controller to implement appropriate technical and organisational measures, such as pseudonymisation, when processing personal data to ensure compliance with data protection principles, including data minimisation (Article 25(1), GDPR). Privacy by default necessitates that personal data protection be made the default setting for all of an organization's systems and services. The essence of this concept is that only personal data required for each specific purpose of processing are processed, and data controllers must structure their systems and processes to meet the concept of data minimiza