Confidentialité de l'information

Data privacy, often referred to as information privacy, is the safeguarding and confidentiality of personal information gathered and stored by entities like corporations and governmental bodies. This concept spans numerous domains, including but not limited to cable television, education, finance, the Internet^[1], location-based services, and healthcare. The management of risks such as data tracking, unauthorized dissemination, and potential misuse is a critical aspect of information privacy. Various legislative structures and data protection regulations provide guidance for these sectors in upholding privacy. Technological tools like encryption, anonymizers, and virtual private networks (VPNs) are employed to bolster privacy. Internationally, data privacy is influenced by global agreements, regional variations in data protection, and compliance obligations. Future directions in information privacy emphasize transparency, user permission, and technologies that enhance privacy.