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Data Minimization

The principle that personal data collected and processed should be limited to what is necessary for specified purposes.

Definition

A principle of data protection that states that an organization should only collect, process, and store the minimum amount of personal data necessary to achieve its specified purpose.

To repeal sections 573.010 and 573.550, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof seven new sections relating to the protection of certain individuals affected by digital media, with penalty provisions.

Related Terms

Purpose Limitation

The principle that personal data must be collected for specified purposes and not processed incompatibly with those purposes....

Data Governance

Policies, roles and processes that ensure data used across the AI lifecycle is fit for purpose, traceable, secure and managed in line with legal and operational requirements....

Anonymization

The irreversible process of altering data so individuals cannot be identified directly or indirectly....

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