An Introduction to Personal Information Protection

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This section introduces and examines issues surrounding privacy matters. It contains articles on understanding privacy, how to design and implement a privacy program, managing the risk—online or offline, and more.

Understanding Privacy

This article defines privacy and explains the importance of protecting personal information. It identifies concerns over inadequate privacy protection and highlights the benefits of good privacy practices. Learn More>>

Implementing a Privacy Program

This article presents an overview of privacy laws, explains why information privacy is a risk management issue, and discusses how to design a privacy program based on international principles of fair information practices. Learn More>>

Managing Privacy Risk

This article presents fair information practices and the role they play in managing privacy risk—on and off the Internet. Also explains the AICPA/CICA Privacy Task Force initiatives to provide business solutions to today’s privacy issues. Learn More>>