Privacy and protection of personal information
The organization should identify and meet the requirements regarding the preservation of privacy and protection of personal information according to applicable laws and regulations and where applicable, contractual requirements.
Purpose
To ensure privacy and protection of personal information as required by law and organizational policy.
Implementation Guidance
Identify and comply with applicable privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
Implement privacy by design principles
Conduct data protection impact assessments
Provide privacy notices and obtain consent where required
Enable data subject rights (access, deletion, portability)
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