Glossary

DPO

An acronym for Data Protection Officer. This is an individual within an organization who is tasked with advising the organization on GPDR compliance and communicating with their Data Protection Authority. Organizations that process personal data as part of their business model are required to appoint a DPO.

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Sensitive Data Discovery and Classification

Sensitive data discovery and classification is a process used to identify and categorize sensitive or confidential information within an organization's digital assets.

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Passive Data Collection

Any data collection technique that gathers information automatically, with or without the end user’s knowledge.

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