Scribd
Upload
3 views1 page

Introduction_to_Data_Privacy_Study_Notes

These study notes provide an overview of data privacy, defining it as the proper handling of data concerning consent and regulatory obligations. They outline common threats such as data breaches and phishing, and emphasize key principles like data minimization and transparency. Additionally, the notes highlight major privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and PDPB.

Uploaded by

shisirbhattarai6
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
3 views1 page

Introduction_to_Data_Privacy_Study_Notes

These study notes provide an overview of data privacy, defining it as the proper handling of data concerning consent and regulatory obligations. They outline common threats such as data breaches and phishing, and emphasize key principles like data minimization and transparency. Additionally, the notes highlight major privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and PDPB.

Uploaded by

shisirbhattarai6
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

Introduction to Data Privacy – Study

Notes
These study notes provide a beginner-friendly overview of the key concepts in data privacy,
including definitions, common privacy threats, and global privacy regulations.

1. What is Data Privacy?


Data privacy refers to the proper handling of data with respect to consent, notice, and
regulatory obligations. It focuses on how data is collected, stored, managed, and shared with
third parties.

2. Common Threats to Data Privacy


- Data breaches: Unauthorized access to data.
- Phishing: Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information.
- Tracking: Unconsented monitoring of user behavior online.

3. Key Privacy Principles


- Data Minimization: Collect only what is necessary.
- Consent: Obtain user permission before data collection.
- Transparency: Inform users about how their data is used.

4. Major Privacy Regulations


- GDPR (Europe): Requires clear consent and user rights to access or delete data.
- CCPA (California): Gives users control over personal information.
- PDPB (India): Proposes stringent controls over data processing by companies.

Prepared for educational purposes. Original content. © 2025

You might also like