Glossary of Terms

Data & Online Privacy

Keyword Definition
Accuracy the degree to which data correctly represents the real-world scenario or situation
Anonymity The condition of being anonymous is characterized by the absence or concealment of a person's identity or personal information.
Anonymization The process of removing personally identifiable information from data, making it impossible to associate with a specific individual.
Consent The voluntary granting of permission by an individual for the collection, use, and sharing of their personal data.
Cookies Small text files are stored on a user's device, which are utilized for monitoring and storing information regarding their browsing activities.
Cybersecurity Protecting computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, attacks, and breaches is the practice of safeguarding digital assets.
Data Information, facts, or statistics that are gatherable, dissectible, and actionable for a multitude of reasons.
Data Breach Unauthorized individuals gain access to and exploit sensitive or confidential data when they gain entry to information intended to be kept private or classified.
Data Breaches Incidents where unauthorized individuals gain access to data, often resulting in potential harm or privacy violations.
Data Controller A person or organization that collects, determines the purposes of, and is responsible for the processing of personal data.
Data Minimization Reducing the amount of personal data collected and processed to only what is necessary for a specific purpose.
Data Privacy The protection of personal information and sensitive data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
Data Protection Laws A set of regulations and guidelines that govern the handling and safeguarding of personal data to ensure the privacy and security of individuals.
Data Subject An individual who can be identified by their personal data and has certain rights over its processing and protection.
Digital Footprint The collection of data and information created from an individual's online activities and engagements that are left as evidence.
Encryption The process of encoding information in a manner that permits access and comprehension solely by authorized parties.
Identity Theft The fraudulent acquisition and use of an individual's personal information, usually for financial gain, without their consent.
Online Privacy An individual's entitlement to govern and safeguard their personal information as well as monitor their activities carried out on the internet.
Personal Data Any information that can identify an individual, such as their name, address, phone number, or social security number.
Phishing A deceitful online method that dupes individuals into divulging their personal or sensitive information is known as a fraudulent activity.
Privacy Policy A statement or document that illustrates the methods by which an organization gathers, utilizes, and safeguards the personal information of its users or customers.
Retention the practice of keeping and storing data for a specific period of time, as legally required or for business purposes
Security Breach An incident where unauthorized individuals gain access to confidential or sensitive data, potentially leading to privacy violations.
Tracking The act of monitoring and recording the online activities, behaviors, and preferences of individuals without their explicit consent.