Fundamentals of Data Privacy and Protection – Study Notes
Definition:
Data privacy involves protecting personal and sensitive information from
unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
1. Key Concepts:
Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable
person.
Data Protection Principles: Lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose
limitation, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, and security.
Data Subject Rights: Access, correction, deletion, and portability of
personal data.
2. Major Regulations:
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) – EU
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) – USA
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) – Healthcare
data in USA
3. Data Security Measures:
Encryption and anonymization
Access controls and authentication
Regular audits and monitoring
4. Challenges and Trends:
Balancing privacy with data-driven innovation
Cross-border data transfers
Emerging technologies like AI and IoT impacting privacy