// THREAT DETECTION AND DATA PRIVACY TERM
Data Subject
A Data Subject is an identifiable individual whose personal information is collected, stored, or processed by an organization. They are the person to whom specific pieces of data relate.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Within the context of data protection and privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or HIPAA, a Data Subject refers to an identifiable natural person whose personal data (any information relating to them) is processed by a data controller or processor, thereby granting them specific statutory rights over that data.
BACKGROUND
Computer security is a subdiscipline within the field of information security. It focuses on protecting computer software, systems, and networks from threats that can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, theft, or damage to hardware, software, or data, as well as to the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.
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- Individual
- Natural person
- Data owner
- Consumer
- User
- Data principal
USAGE NOTE
This term is crucial in data privacy frameworks, as it defines the individual to whom data processing rights and obligations apply.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Data Subject.
Develops a comprehensive privacy management platform that helps organizations operationalize privacy, security, and data governance programs, including managing data subject access requests (DSARs), consent management, and data mapping to comply with global privacy regulations.
Offers data discovery, privacy, and security solutions that help organizations find, classify, and manage all types of data, including personal data, enabling them to automate data subject request fulfillment, manage consent, and protect sensitive information.
Provides privacy management solutions, including privacy assessments, data inventory, and data subject access request (DSAR) automation, to help companies establish and maintain compliance with privacy regulations and build trust.
Through products like Microsoft Priva and Azure Purview, Microsoft develops solutions for data governance, privacy risk management, and compliance, helping organizations identify, classify, and protect personal data to meet data subject rights and regulatory requirements.
Offers a suite of security products and services, including data security, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance solutions, which enable organizations to protect sensitive data and manage data subject identities and access controls.
Specializes in identity governance, providing solutions that help organizations manage and secure digital identities, ensuring that only authorized individuals (data subjects) have access to appropriate resources and data, which is crucial for data protection and privacy.
Develops a data security platform that helps organizations identify, classify, and protect sensitive data across various data stores, enabling them to maintain visibility and control over data belonging to data subjects, and respond to incidents or regulatory inquiries.
Provides identity and access management (IAM) solutions that secure and simplify how people connect to technology. This is fundamental for verifying the identity of data subjects when they make requests or access their personal data, enhancing overall data security and privacy.