Tuesday – Cyber Tip: Data Privacy
Data privacy refers to protecting personal and sensitive information from unauthorized access or misuse. It involves:
- Personal Data: Protecting identifiable and sensitive information.
- Regulations: Laws like the Data Protection Act, 2021 in Belize, GDPR in Europe and HIPPA, CCPA in the USA, that govern how data is handled.
- Security Measures: Techniques like encryption, access controls, and anonymization to protect data.
- Data Breaches: Ensuring quick reporting and response to unauthorized data access.
- User Rights: Ensuring informed consent, data access, and the right to delete data.
- Data Minimization: Collecting only the necessary data to reduce risks.
Overall, data privacy ensures that individual rights are respected while handling data securely and responsibly.
Video: What is data privacy?
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