Data minimisation is a key part of information security and the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in particular. Its principles are at the heart of effective data protection practices, and are intended to prevent privacy breaches and minimise the damage when security incidents occur. What is data minimisation? Data minimisation requires organisations to process personal data only if it serves a specific purpose, and to retain it for only as long as it’s needed to meet that purpose. Article 5(1) of the GDPR provides further guidance, explaining that organisations should consider three factors whenever they process personal information: Meeting the … Continue reading What Is Data Minimisation? Definition & Examples