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ICO: Data protection by design and by default
Documents embedding data protection practices throughout product lifecycles, limiting personal information to what is necessary for specific purposes, applying appropriate technical and organisational measures, and protecting people's rights by default.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Privacy settings | Choose privacy settings when the user needs durable controls over ongoing data collection, saved activity, profile visibility, data sharing, personalization, app access, or device privacy permissions. | Opening privacy settings shows authoritative current values, not blank defaults, marketing copy, or a privacy-policy-only page. | Supports privacy by design/default, purpose limitation, data minimisation, and rights-protective technical controls. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Privacy settings vs settings management vs preference center vs consent prompt vs permission request vs data export
Supports data protection by design and default, purpose limitation, data minimisation, lifecycle controls, and protecting people's rights.
Evidence Role
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Publisher: Information Commissioner's Office. Last checked: .