Archives: Glossary Terms

Under the GDPR, a data processor is an organization, entity, or individual that processes personal data on behalf of a

Data protection refers to the set of laws, regulations, and practices aimed at safeguarding the privacy and security of individuals’

A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is a process required by the GDPR and other data protection regulations, whereby organizations

The data protection principles are a set of fundamental guidelines outlined in Article 5 of the GDPR that organizations must

Data residency refers to the physical or geographic location where an organization’s data is stored and processed. It is a

Data risk involves the potential for loss, theft, or unauthorized access to sensitive information. This risk can arise from various

Data security posture refers to the current status of the capabilities required to protect data from unauthorized access, destruction, and/or

Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) is an emerging cybersecurity discipline that focuses on identifying, classifying, and protecting sensitive data within

The term “data sovereignty” refers to the concept that data — such as intellectual property, financial data, or personal information

Data sprawl refers to the uncontrolled and often unmanaged proliferation of data across an organization’s various systems, applications, and storage