Principles of Privacy by Design
The 7 Foundational Principles of Privacy by Design are detailed below and are followed by the Fair Information Practices (FIPs) principles that map onto each one.
Proactive not Reactive; Preventative not Remedial
The Privacy by Design approach is characterized by proactive rather than reactive measures. It an...
Privacy as the Default
Privacy by Design seeks to deliver the maximum degree of privacy by ensuring that personal data a...
Privacy Embedded into Design
Privacy by Design is embedded into the design and architecture of IT systems and business practic...
Full Functionality – Positive-Sum, not Zero-Sum
Privacy by Design seeks to accommodate all legitimate interests and objectives in a positive-sum ...
End-to-End Security – Lifecycle Protection
Privacy by Design, having been embedded into the system before the first element of information b...
Visibility and Transparency
Privacy by Design seeks to assure all stakeholders that whatever the business practice or technol...
Respect for User Privacy
Above all, Privacy by Design requires architects and operators to keep the interests of the indiv...