Data Protection & Privacy Committee (DPPC)

 Data Protection & Privacy (DPPC) Committee
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The DPPC exists to further the awareness and adoption of data protection technology, and to provide education, best practices and technology guidance on all matters related to the protection and privacy of data.

Data Privacy and Why It Matters

Failing to protect sensitive information can put a lot of people at risk of being exploited by cybercriminals, and can make a company face enormous legal penalties.The way information is shared and stored can put the information at risk. It is risky to store personal information on portable devices, which are easily lost or stolen. In addition, the consequences of a data breach can be devastating. Identity theft could lead to financial losses, and a company could face lawsuits and legal penalties. This presentation covers what kinds of personal information must be protected & guidelines for keeping this info safe.

Technical Work

Technical Work

Data Protection Best Practices

“Data protection” can have different meanings, requirements, and solutions depending on the technological orientation and experience of the audience, be it with regards to privacy, security, or storage. This paper focuses on the storage aspect of data protection, covering topics such as the role of data protection throughout the data lifecycle, drivers for data protection, and contemporary data protection technologies. The paper provides useful descriptions of real-world requirements and scenarios, as well as recommendations and guidance.

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White Papers and Reports

Industry Advisory 2022 #3 - ISO 27000 Series Storage Security Standard

May 2022

Industry Advisory 2022 #2 - ISO 27040 Storage Security Standard

May 2022

Industry Advisory 2022 #1 - IEEE2883 Media Sanitization Standard

March 2022

Data protection encompasses much more than backup and recovery techniques, extending to issues related to data corruption and data loss, data accessibility and availability, data confidentiality, and compliance. This SNIA technical white paper covers factors to consider when it comes to data protection at the storage level and offers detailed best practices.

 

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Standards and Specifications

SNIA Educational Library

Data Privacy and Why It Matters