What is privacy preservation?
Privacy preservation refers to strategies and methodologies to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure during data processing and analysis. It allows organizations to conduct research, perform analytics, and make data-driven decisions ethically without compromising data confidentiality.
What are the key aspects of privacy preservation?
Key aspects of privacy preservation include:
- Compliance with regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and PIPEDA, which mandate strict guidelines on data protection.
- Implementation of techniques such as:
- Data anonymization (e.g., pseudonymization, aggregation)
- Encryption (e.g., homomorphic encryption)
- Differential privacy (adding noise to data or queries)
- Adopting "privacy by design" principles, incorporating privacy measures from the start of system development.
- Conducting privacy impact assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Training staff on the importance of privacy and organizational measures.
- Implementing technical measures like encryption and access controls.
