Data Protection
10 terms in this topic area.
Data Anonymization
Data anonymization protects sensitive information. See which anonymization techniques are common and which best practices keep data private.
Data Exfiltration
Data exfiltration is the unauthorized transfer of data out of a company. See which weak spots enable it and which measures prevent it.
Data Governance
Data governance sets policies that keep data secure, accessible and of high quality. See the roles, weak spots and safeguards.
Data Leak
A data leak exposes data to people who should not see it. See its causes, risks and impact, how to detect it early and how to prevent it.
Data Protection API
The Windows Data Protection API (DPAPI) protects sensitive data with built-in encryption. See how it works and where it is used.
Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
What is a data protection impact assessment (DPIA)? When it is required under Article 35 GDPR, what it must contain, a seven-step process and examples.
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
A data protection officer (DPO) oversees data protection in an organization. See their duties, responsibilities, qualifications and legal rules.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the EU's data protection law. See its origins, meaning and requirements for companies and citizens.
Privacy by Default
Privacy by Default means privacy-friendly default settings. See the principles behind it and how companies put it into practice.
Privacy by Design
Privacy by Design builds data protection and security into systems from the start. See its principles and benefits.