Privacy-by-design

The practice of embedding data protection principles into the design and architecture of systems and processes—such as data minimisation, purpose limitation, and technical safeguards—to prevent or minimise privacy harms from the outset.

A foundational principle mandating that privacy safeguards and considerations are embedded into the design and architecture of programs, systems, and services from their initial development stages.

Privacy by Design is a core concept advocating for the proactive integration of privacy into the design and operation of information systems and practices. It ensures that privacy considerations are embedded from the initial stages of development, rather than being an afterthought, to prevent privacy issues.