Privacy by Design (PbD) — Seven Foundational Principles
Privacy by Design (PbD) is a framework developed by Dr. Ann Cavoukian (former Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner) establishing seven foundational principles for embedding privacy into the design of IT systems, business practices, and networked infrastructure. PbD is enshrined in GDPR Article 25 (Data Protection by Design and by Default), referenced in the California Privacy Rights Act, and adopted by data protection authorities worldwide. The seven principles guide organisations to proactively embed privacy throughout the entire data lifecycle rather than treating it as an afterthought. The International Assembly of Privacy Commissioners unanimously adopted PbD as an international standard in 2010.
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Framework Domains (2)
Foundational Principles
Seven PbD principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PBD-FP-01 | Proactive and Preventive |
| PBD-FP-02 | Embedded and Full Lifecycle |
| PBD-FP-03 | Transparency and User-Centric |
Implementation
Giving effect to provisions through national laws, collective agreements, or other appropriate means.
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 12 | Data Ownership |
| Art. 13 | Data Security and Privacy |
| Art. 14 | Direct Data Flows |
| BS65000-IM-01 | Resilience Assessment |
| BS65000-IM-02 | Scenario Planning |
| BS65000-IM-03 | Continuous Improvement |
| FATF-TR-IMP-01 | Technical Solutions |
| FATF-TR-IMP-02 | Jurisdictional Adoption |
| FATF-TR-IMP-03 | VASP AML/CFT |
| ILO-C149-08 | Article 8 — Implementation through national laws, collective agreements, or other means |
| ISO-8000-IMP-01 | Quality Measurement |
| ISO-8000-IMP-02 | Quality Improvement |
| ISO-8000-IMP-03 | Sector Applications |
| PBD-IMP-01 | GDPR Article 25 |
| PBD-IMP-02 | Design Methodology |
| PBD-IMP-03 | Organisational Integration |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Privacy by Design (PbD) — Seven Foundational Principles?
Privacy by Design (PbD) — Seven Foundational Principles is a compliance framework from International with 2 domains and 19 controls. Privacy by Design (PbD) is a framework developed by Dr. Ann Cavoukian (former Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner) establishing seven foundational principles for embedding privacy into the design of IT systems, business practices, and networked infrastructure. PbD is enshrined in GDPR Article 25 (Data Protection by Design and by Default), referenced in the California Privacy Rights Act, and adopted by data protection authorities worldwide. The seven principles guide organisations to proactively embed privacy throughout the entire data lifecycle rather than treating it as an afterthought. The International Assembly of Privacy Commissioners unanimously adopted PbD as an international standard in 2010. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Privacy by Design (PbD) — Seven Foundational Principles have?
Privacy by Design (PbD) — Seven Foundational Principles has 19 controls organised across 2 domains. The largest domains are Implementation (16 controls), Foundational Principles (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Privacy by Design (PbD) — Seven Foundational Principles map to?
Privacy by Design (PbD) — Seven Foundational Principles maps to 654 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ILO Nursing Personnel Convention C149 (1977) (58% coverage), EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6 / Directive 2018/1673) (58% coverage), ISO 8000 — Data Quality (58% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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