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Building Effective Privacy Programs
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Building Effective Privacy Programs

by Jason Edwards, Griffin Weaver
August 2025
Intermediate to advanced
448 pages
23h 26m
English
Wiley
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Chapter 12Privacy by Design and Default

Privacy has shifted from being a mere legal obligation to a strategic imperative. Organizations are no longer just custodians of information but stewards of trust. With the surge in data collection and usage comes an equally pressing responsibility to protect individuals’ privacy. This is where Privacy by Design and Default emerges as a foundational framework, emphasizing proactive, preventative measures to embed privacy into every facet of an organization’s operations and systems.

At its core, Privacy by Design is about weaving privacy considerations into the fabric of systems, processes, and policies, ensuring that data protection is not an afterthought but a built-in feature (see Figure 12.1). This approach requires organizations to consider privacy from the inception of a project or system, addressing potential risks before they materialize. By integrating privacy measures into the development lifecycle, businesses mitigate the risks of breaches and noncompliance and build a competitive edge in a world where consumers increasingly value transparency and accountability.

Illustration of six distinct rectangular cards, each presenting principles of data privacy by design framework.

Figure 12.1 Privacy by design framework.

Privacy by Default is closely tied to this principle, ensuring that systems and processes are configured with the highest privacy settings. This means users are automatically protected without adjusting settings or navigating ...

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ISBN: 9781394342631