Privacy Tips
Privacy Tip of the Day — a weekly series on consumer and organizational data privacy.
Don’t Over Collect Data
Be mindful of what you’re collecting. Only ask for data that’s necessary for the task at hand. Over collecting data can increase your risk and make privacy management more complex.
Keep Personal Data in the Right Hands
When it comes to data, always remember less is more. Only give access to personal information to the people who need it.
Privacy Risk in New Technologies
When adopting new technologies, such as AI or IoT, evaluate their potential privacy risks early.
Be Transparent with Your Customers
Transparency is key when it comes to privacy. Let your customers know exactly what data you’re collecting, why you’re collecting it, and how it will be used.
Prioritize Privacy in Vendor Contracts
When entering into contracts with third-party vendors, ensure that privacy obligations are clearly defined.
Governing Privacy Risk Through Policies
Establish a governance structure to manage privacy risks at the organizational level. Create clear privacy policies, roles, and responsibilities to ensure that everyone—from…
Integrating Privacy into System Design
Integrate privacy considerations into the system development life cycle (SDLC) from the outset.
Privacy Risk in Data Lifecycle
Ensure that privacy risks are assessed throughout the entire data lifecycle—from collection to disposal.
Aligning with NIST Privacy Framework
Align your organization's privacy policies with the NIST Privacy Framework to ensure comprehensive privacy protection.
Privacy-First Vendor Selection
When selecting vendors, assess their privacy practices just as thoroughly as their service capabilities.