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Data Privacy
Data privacy is the right of individuals to control how their personal data is collected and used.
Definition
Data privacy is the aspect of information technology that deals with an organization's ability to collect, store, and use personal data in ways that respect individuals' rights. Key principles: (1) Consent — individuals must agree to data collection, (2) Purpose limitation — data used only for stated purpose, (3) Data minimization — collect only necessary data, (4) Security — protect data from breaches, (5) Transparency — inform individuals about data practices. Harch Corp implements privacy-by-design in its GPU cloud, with encryption, access controls, and audit logging.
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Related Terms
GDPR
The GDPR is the EU's data protection regulation, setting global standards for privacy.
Data Sovereignty
Data sovereignty is the principle that data is subject to the laws of the country where it is stored.
Data Security
Data security is the protection of digital data from unauthorized access, corruption, or theft.