When discussing Data Protection and Data Security, the two words are often used interchangeably. However, these concepts are not synonyms, they refer to somewhat different ideas.
In this article, we will discuss the similarities and disparities between these concepts. We will also see howthey are often codependent on one another.
WHAT IS DATA PRIVACY?
Data Privacy, also known as Information Privacy, refers to how sensitive information is handled, processed, stored, and used. People being able to maintain their privacy rights when it comes to their sensitive records will always be a major concern.
In a general sense, Privacy refers to a person’s right to be free of interference and prying eyes, or the right to be left alone.
In certain nations, privacy is even guaranteed by their constitution, naming it a basic human right and one of the main values of human dignity, a concept which most citizens accept.
Any risk assessment undertaken to improve the protection of individuals’ personal data is done to safeguard certain individuals’ rights and freedoms.
MOST IMPORTANT DATA PRIVACY CONCERNS
- Managing contracts and procedures, as well as enforcing governing regulations and laws
- Management by a third party
WHAT IS DATA SECURITY?
Data protection or security is concerned with preventing unwanted third-party access to sensitive information, as well as malware attacks and data theft. It was created to safeguard sensitive information by using a variety of approaches and strategies to ensure data protection.
Data protection protects the data’s Privacy, ensuring that it is correct, dependable, and accessible to appropriate parties.
EXAMPLES OF DATA SECURITY APPROACHES, PROCEDURES, AND PROCESSES
- Activity monitoring
- Network security
- Access control
- Breach response
- Encryption
- Multi-factor authentication
SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES OF DATA PRIVACY AND DATA SECURITY
To summarize, data protection and data security are not synonymous. Data protection refers to how data is used, collected, retained, deleted, and stored. Data security refers to the procedures, processes, and tools used to keep sensitive information secure.
Data security is essential for the protection of sensitive material. Where data protection and security diverge is in who or what data is being protected from. Regardless of who the unauthorized party is, data protection is mainly concerned with preventing unauthorized access to data through breaches or leaks.
Organizations do this by using tools and technologies such as firewalls, identity authentication, network limitations, and internal compliance procedures. This also involves authentication technologies like tokenization and verification, which render data unreadable, preventing cybercriminals from potentially revealing large amounts of personal data in the event of a violation.
Privacy, on the other hand, is concerned with ensuring that private information that an entity processes, preserves, or transmits is ingested willingly and with the owner’s permission. This entails telling people ahead of time about the kinds of data that will be gathered when it will be collected, and with whom it will be shared. After this clarity is offered, a person must adhere to the terms of use, allowing the entity that is ingesting data to use it for the purposes specified.
As a result, protection is less about preventing data from getting into the wrong hands and more about using it safely and in compliance with the interests of consumers and users. Although it doesn’t rule out the possibility of security-related safeguards. Other common Privacy protections include attempts to prohibit private data from being linked to its data subject or natural person—for example, de-identifying personal data, obscuring it, or storing it in several locations to minimize the risk of identification.
Often the words Security and Privacy are used interchangeably and even though they can be difficult to tell apart, they are very different. Although security controls can be met without considering Privacy issues, Privacy concerns cannot be addressed without first implementing appropriate security practices. In other words, Privacy is the mechanism or application for restricting access, while protection is the process or application for restricting access. To put it another way, security safeguards data while Privacy safeguards identity.
IN PRACTICE: DATA PRIVACY AND DATA SECURITY
Let’s look at the possible use of these ideas. One good example is when you add a mobile program to your device. You will almost certainly be asked to commit to a Privacy policy before the installation can begin. After that, the app can request access to some information on your device, such as addresses, location details, or photographs. Once you’ve agreed to give the software these permissions, it has your consent to keep the data safe and secure whilst still preserving your Privacy—which doesn’t often happen.
That would be a breach of your Privacy if, for example, the creator of the app marketed the details you gave it to a third party or selling firm without your consent. If the software maker’s encryption is breached, your identity is exposed to cybercriminals, which is not only an infringement of your Privacy but also a security failure. The creator failed to protect your Privacy in both cases.
DATA PRIVACY AND SECURITY VS COMPLIANCE
Let’s look at a few different regulations designed to help establish guidelines for protecting each and how they shape the data protection environment now that you have a clear understanding of the differences between data Privacy and security.
· GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union is an international standard for protecting EU citizens’ Privacy. This legislation provides key terminology and meanings for who should have their data covered (data subjects), what kinds of data should be protected (personal data), and how the data should be handled and preserved. This legislation applies to every agency that gathers data on EU residents.
· CCPA
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is the gold standard in the United States for restricting how businesses can process data on California residents and their households. It records the data is secured and details the conditions for preserving the data, like the GDPR. This law applies to all agencies that manage personal information from California residents.
CONCLUSION
The concepts of Privacy and Data Security are often mixed up. They are very different from each other and each idea has its own functions. The difference between Security and Privacy is that Security is concerned with shielding data from malicious attacks, while Privacy is concerned with the responsible use of data. For this reason, it is of the utmost importance that both these matters are discussed extensively in any risk assessment scenario.
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