Data protection and compliance
Privacy by design
Building data protection into systems and processes from the start, not adding it afterwards. It's a legal requirement under GDPR.
A plain-English explanation of how this usually works, not legal advice. Rules differ between countries and change over time, so check your own situation. Disclaimer.
You'll hear it as
Privacy by design means we don't collect the birth date at all.
Why it matters to you.
It's far cheaper to design privacy in than to bolt it on after a DPIA or a breach.
Related terms.
Videos.
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