Privacy by Design

In today's digital landscape, confidentiality has become a fundamental concern for individuals and organisations alike. With data breaches and privacy violations increasing in number and size, there is a growing recognition of the importance of embedding confidentiality into system design from the outset. In this blog post, we explore the concept of Privacy by Design (PbD) and how adopting its principles can enhance data protection, foster trust, and promote responsible innovation. Understanding PbD: It is a proactive approach to confidentiality that emphasises embedding confidentiality considerations into the design and architecture of systems, processes, and technologies from the outset. Coined by Dr. Ann Cavoukian, former Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Canada, PbD seeks to prevent confidentiality breaches before they occur,