May 27, 2025
Privacy by Design: Engineering for Data Protection (2025)
In 2025, data protection is no longer an afterthought but a core principle embedded in system design. ‘Privacy by Design’ (PbD) is a framework gaining prominence, advocating for privacy considerations throughout the entire engineering process. This post examines the key aspects of PbD and its implications for developers and organizations. What is Privacy by Design? PbD, conceptualized by Dr. Ann Cavoukian, is based on seven foundational principles: Proactive not Reactive; Preventative not Remedial: Anticipate privacy risks and prevent them from occurring. Privacy as the Default Setting: Ensure the highest level of privacy is automatically maintained, without requiring user intervention. Privacy
