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What Is Data Privacy? Definition | TecnetOne Glossary

Written by Tecnet One | Oct 7, 2026, 4:38:11 PM

Data privacy is the set of legal obligations and technical measures that ensure people's information is collected, used and stored only for legitimate purposes and with their knowledge. Laws such as GDPR in Europe and state privacy laws in the US, like the CCPA in California, require notices, consent and security controls.

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