Managing data privacy requires a clear set of policies and procedures. It begins with documenting what data your business collects, why you’re collecting it, who has access to it, and where it ultimately will be stored. From there, businesses can begin to classify data based on risk level, manage who has access internally, and enforce different security measures like encryption at rest and in transit.
Managing data privacy also requires having a clear understanding of overarching data privacy laws and regulations that apply to your business. Many businesses also appoint a Data Protection Officer to help oversee these efforts.
Data privacy tools are especially helpful for managing data privacy at scale, as they’re able to automate auditing, risk detection, and more.