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Privacy Program

A Privacy Program is a structured system of policies, procedures, and practices an organization implements to ensure it handles personal information legally and ethically. It aims to protect individuals' privacy rights while complying with relevant data protection laws.

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TECHNICAL DEFINITION

A Privacy Program is an organizational framework encompassing policies, processes, and controls for the lawful and ethical processing of personal data, designed to ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and mitigate privacy risks through comprehensive data governance, risk management, and incident response mechanisms.

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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SYNONYMS & ALIASES

  • Data Privacy Program
  • Privacy Management Program
  • Data Protection Framework
  • Privacy Compliance Program

USAGE NOTE

Organizations establish a Privacy Program to systematically manage their data handling practices, demonstrate accountability, and build trust with customers and regulators.

DEVELOPERS

Organizations developing technology related to Privacy Program.

  • OneTrust

    OneTrust offers a privacy, security, and governance technology platform used by organizations to manage their privacy programs, including compliance with regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and LGPD.

  • TrustArc

    TrustArc provides privacy management software and services to help companies build and mature their privacy programs, manage data privacy risks, and achieve regulatory compliance.

  • BigID

    BigID specializes in data discovery, privacy, and protection, offering a platform that helps organizations identify and manage sensitive data to support their privacy program requirements.

  • Securiti.ai

    Securiti.ai offers an AI-powered platform for data privacy, security, and governance, enabling organizations to automate privacy program operations and comply with global data regulations.

  • Datagrail

    DataGrail automates data subject request fulfillment and privacy program operations, helping companies maintain compliance and build trust with their customers.

  • LogicManager

    LogicManager provides an enterprise risk management (ERM) platform that includes comprehensive solutions for privacy risk management and compliance, supporting the development and execution of privacy programs.

  • IBM Security

    IBM Security offers a range of data privacy and governance solutions, including technology that helps organizations assess, manage, and report on their privacy programs to meet regulatory demands.

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