Data Privacy

What Is Data Privacy?

Short definition:
Data privacy is the protection of personal and sensitive information from unauthorized access or misuse.

What this actually means for a business:
It involves controlling how data is collected, stored, shared, and protected to meet legal and ethical standards.

Common misconception:
People confuse privacy with security. Security protects data—privacy governs how it’s used.

When this matters:
If you collect, store, or process customer or employee information.

Related terms: Compliance, Risk, Data Protection