The Privacy by Design Framework

The Privacy by Design framework is a proactive approach to protecting people's personal information by integrating privacy measures into the development of products, services, and systems from the beginning. Instead of addressing privacy issues after they occur, organizations build privacy protections into every stage — such as data collection, processing, and storage. This approach ensures that privacy is a core consideration, reducing risks of data breaches, misuse, or unauthorized access, while also building trust with users. Essentially, it means designing systems with privacy as a foundational element, not an afterthought.