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Prevention is better than Cure

As concisely as possible, data privacy is the general concept that determines how organizations handle sensitive information, whether it’s user data or confidential documentation. At its core, data privacy ensures that businesses and individuals alike have full control and understanding of how their data is collected, why it’s required and how to completely remove it.

The data privacy laws that we’ll be discussing in this guide, lay the foundation of guidelines for collecting user data, securing it and enforcing penalties.

The definition of personal information depends on the specific laws in place but generally covers any details—factual or subjective—that can identify an individual.

Personal Identifiers	Name, age, ID numbers, blood type	Basic details that directly identify an individual, such as passport numbers or driver’s licenses.
Demographic Information	Income, ethnic origin, social status	Data reflecting an individual’s background or socioeconomic position, often used for profiling or analytics.
Opinions and Evaluations	Comments, disciplinary actions, performance reviews	Subjective information, including feedback or assessments, that may impact reputation or opportunities.
Financial and Employment Records	Employee files, credit records, loan records	Sensitive records detailing financial history or workplace performance, critical for privacy protection.
Medical and Health Data	Medical records, health conditions	Private health-related information requires strict safeguards due to its sensitive nature.
Consumer Interactions	Disputes with merchants, purchase intentions	Records of commercial activities or plans, such as intent to buy goods or switch jobs, often collected for marketing.