O3.18 Emphasise transparency and user empowerment in managing data

Principle

O3: Ensure data privacy by design

Risk

RI4 Disempowerment, RS1 Privacy vulnerabilities

Life Cycle Stage

L2: Strategy & Design

Practices

• Communicate privacy practices and policies to users, ensuring they are easily accessible and understandable.

• Ensure user-centric design by offering clear consent options,making privacy features intuitive and user-friendly.

• Conduct regular audits and reviews of data handling practices and privacy measures to ensure they remain compliant with evolving regulations.

Resources

References

Cavoukian, A (2010). Privacy by design: The 7 foundational principles – implementation and mapping of fair information practices. Paper. https:// privacy.ucsc.edu/resources/privacy-by-design---foundational-principles.pdf