Privacy
Privacy by Design
An approach that embeds privacy protections into systems and processes from the start, rather than adding them later.
Privacy by design (and by default) is the principle that data protection should be integrated into the design and architecture of systems, products, and business practices from the outset.
Seven Foundational Principles
- Proactive, not reactive — anticipate and prevent privacy issues
- Privacy as the default — no action required by the individual to protect their privacy
- Privacy embedded into design — built into the architecture, not bolted on
- Full functionality — privacy and functionality are not trade-offs
- End-to-end security — full lifecycle protection
- Visibility and transparency — keep practices open and verifiable
- Respect for user privacy — keep the individual's interests central
In Practice
- Data minimization — collect only what you need
- Pseudonymization where possible
- Default settings should be the most privacy-protective
- Regular privacy impact assessments
Legal Reference
GDPR Article 25.