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A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is a process you undertake to understand what data and information is being used by a business process, technology product, or even a marketing campaign.  The process takes you through the process of understanding the data or information collected by the process, product or campaign. The PIA process then allows you to identify how that information is intended to be used, whether it is necessary and what alternatives may be available.  The process then gets participants to consider what are the ramifications to the business and the customer should any of the information being collected by your organisation be accessed by outside parties and shared without the consent of the information owner (usually the customer).   This culminates in the PIA participants assessing the adequacy of the measures implemented or planned to be implemented to protect the information collected and determining whether those safeguards are reasonable within the context of Privacy Regulations..  There are various ways to perform a PIA and each of those ways produces a different outcome.  We’ve seen three: Formal full product PIA, that’s when you’re thinking of buying s new product, selling your product to a large customer or entering a new market where PIAs are expected (i.e. Europe). When something bad happens, you need to provide your board, regulator or some other supervising group with a detailed rundown of what needs to be fixed. During product/process development, this is a really interesting one. Unlike the two above, it’s much more discreet. You tackle a feature, a bug, or even an initiative, and you just try to PIA that specifically.   DPIAs are pretty similar to PIAs.  They’re part of the GDPR regime and are particularly required when undertaking high-risk activities.  The EU’s description of when to do a DPIA says, “in particular using new technologies, and taking into account the nature, scope, context and purposes of the processing, is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons”.  It can easily be argued much modern technology product development falls under that banner. #PAW2024 #privacyawareness #privacy #PIAs

In a world where data is the new oil, your personal information is the crown jewel. Learn how to wield the sword of Personal Data Protection🔒against the dark forces of the digital realm in this guide by TechDogs. https://bit.ly/4bzwhXy #DataProtection #Privacy #Tech #TechDogs #TDArticleAlert #Technology #TechTrends #TechDogsInsights

The people aspect in technology can never be underestimated and it makes Privacy issues even more important. Here are top 11 things every person handling technology should be aware of. #dataprotection #privacy #dataprivacy #governanceriskmanagementandcompliance #grc #dataprivacymatters

UK: DSIT launches consultation on proposed changes to data protection: On August 29, 2024, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) announced a consultation on proposed amendments to the data protection fees payable by data controllers to the #dataprotection #dataprivacy #privacy

Many modern data protection laws integrate the concept of privacy by design. This means that when collecting and processing personal data, data protection legal requirements must be considered and addressed from inception. Privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) constitute part of the technological toolkit to advance privacy by design. We distinguish PETs from other privacy technologies by their focus on facilitating the processing and use of data in an inherently privacy preserving way. These technologies not only enhance privacy protections but do so while maintaining the informational value of data to varying degrees. Our White Paper, 'Privacy-Enhancing and Privacy-Preserving Technologies: Understanding the Role of PETs and PPTs in the Digital Age', provides insights into the types of PETs available, discusses obstacles to the development and adoption of PETs, and suggests ways to overcome those obstacles. The below table demonstrates the use, supported data protection principles, benefits, limitations and solutions for four key PETs: - Homomorphic encryption - Secure multi-party computation - Trusted execution environments - Zero-knowledge proofs Download the full paper for CIPL's complete analysis of PETs: https://lnkd.in/eSpA9tdv #privacyenhancingtechnologies #PETs #privacy #tech

🔥 The Data Protection Manifesto: basic ideas every tech professional should be familiar with: ➵ Data does not exist without people ➵ Depending on the context, anything can be personal data and impact people ➵ Technology is not neutral: it's made by people ➵ Technology is often fed by personal data, and it can harm people ➵ New technologies will come and go, and we must see beyond the hype ➵ All phases of technological deployment must respect the law ➵ Data harms can be unexpected: prevention and planning are essential ➵ Interdisciplinary teams are key: technical, legal, and compliance teams complement each other ➵ Innovation and privacy can flourish together ➵ Small compromises might lead to big compromises: every principle matters ➵ Fundamental rights matter, online and offline ➵ Data protection is made by people, for people, and we are stronger together Congratulations to everyone who is part of this wonderful community and who is making this manifesto come true. I'll share more in my newsletter and my paper on the topic. Happy data protection day! #dataprotection #privacy #dataprivacyday

🔐 Today is the #PrivacyDay, The main goal of Data Privacy Day and Data Protection is to raise awareness about the protection of personal data and personal information, irrespective of jurisdictions, systems, the scope of regulation, languages, and culture. Keep your private information, private! let's reflect on the importance of personal data privacy for all of us. In today's digital era, our data is a valuable asset. Safeguarding it isn't just a responsibility for privacy professionals; it's crucial for every individual. Our personal information, from financial details to health records, deserves protection. Breaches not only impact trust but can have serious consequences for us as data subjects. Embracing privacy means being vigilant about our digital footprint and making informed choices about our online presence. As individuals, let's stay informed, adopt secure practices, and advocate for our own privacy rights and whom we share our personal data with. It's a shared responsibility to create a safer online environment for everyone. On this #PrivacyDay, let's commit to being proactive about protecting our Data privacy . #DataPrivacy #PDPL

Many modern data protection laws integrate the concept of privacy by design. This means that when collecting and processing personal data, data protection legal requirements must be considered and addressed from inception. Privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) constitute part of the technological toolkit to advance privacy by design. We distinguish PETs from other privacy technologies by their focus on facilitating the processing and use of data in an inherently privacy preserving way. These technologies not only enhance privacy protections but do so while maintaining the informational value of data to varying degrees. Our White Paper, 'Privacy-Enhancing and Privacy-Preserving Technologies: Understanding the Role of PETs and PPTs in the Digital Age', provides insights into the types of PETs available, discusses obstacles to the development and adoption of PETs, and suggests ways to overcome those obstacles. The below table demonstrates the use, supported data protection principles, benefits, limitations and solutions for four key PETs: - Homomorphic encryption - Secure multi-party computation - Trusted execution environments - Zero-knowledge proofs Download the full paper for CIPL's complete analysis of PETs: https://lnkd.in/eSpA9tdv #privacyenhancingtechnologies #PETs #privacy #tech

"Policymakers must recognize that there is a gap between the legal protections being written and the lack of protection in reality - one should not have to invest in, or rely on, specific tech in order to be safe" https://lnkd.in/gMBxvKWB #govtech #privacy #datasec #technologynews #vpns #bigtech

When it comes to handling personal data, there are certain rules that need to be followed. These rules ensure that personal data is treated fairly and transparently. Below are a few rules that regulate data processing; ✓ Purpose Limitation: Personal data should only be collected for specific and legitimate purposes. It should not be used for any other purposes that are incompatible with the original intent of collection. ✓ Data Minimization: The data collected should be adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary for the specified purposes. Only the minimum amount of data needed to fulfill those purposes should be collected and processed. ✓ Retention: Personal data should not be kept for longer than necessary. Once the lawful purposes for which the data was collected have been achieved, it should be deleted or securely disposed of. ✓ Security: personal data should be processed in a secure manner to protect it against unauthorized or unlawful access, loss, destruction, or damage. Compliance with the above rules is essential for maintaining the privacy and security of personal data. And more importantly, it is sure to save you from the wrath of the law down the road. Did you learn something new? Don't forget to like this post and share with your fellow techies! #tech #startuplawyer #techlawyer