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Penetration Testing
Security
Authorized adversarial security assessment.
security audit
exploit
xss
Glossary
Privacy terms glossary
Plain-language explanations for encryption, tracking, compliance, and security concepts.
411 terms
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Personal Data
Privacy
Data relating to an identified or identifiable natural person; includes direct and indirect identifiers.
pii
data subject
data minimization
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Phantom Wallet
Security
A branded cryptocurrency wallet application; security and privacy depend on key custody, permissions, and telemetry.
crypto wallet
seed phrase
private key
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Phishing
Threats
Social engineering to obtain credentials or actions.
spear phishing
account takeover
two factor authentication
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PII (Personally Identifiable Information)
Privacy
Common term for identifiers that can single out a person; scope differs by jurisdiction and context.
personal data
data broker
data leak
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PIPEDA
Privacy
Canadian federal privacy law governing private-sector personal information practices.
data controller
consent
privacy notice
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PIPL
Privacy
China’s Personal Information Protection Law governing personal information processing.
gdpr
appi
data localization
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PKCE
Authentication
OAuth 2.0 extension (Proof Key for Code Exchange) mitigating authorization code interception.
oauth 2
authorization
access token
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Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Encryption
Framework of certificates, CAs, trust stores, issuance, validation, and revocation for public-key identity.
certificate authority
tls
digital signature
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Post‑Quantum Cryptography
Encryption
Cryptographic algorithms intended to remain secure against adversaries with scalable quantum computers.
quantum computing
quantum safe cryptography
public key
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Predictive Profiling
Tracking
Use of statistical/ML models to infer traits or future behavior from observed data signals.
behavioral profiling
algorithmic bias
real time bidding
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PRISM
Privacy
Surveillance program referenced in public disclosures; relevant to lawful access discussions.
mass surveillance
fisa
metadata
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Privacy Browser
Network Privacy
Browser configured to minimize tracking via protections (tracker blocking, partitioning, anti-fingerprinting).
tracking
fingerprinting
privacy settings
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Privacy Budget
Privacy
Parameter controlling cumulative privacy loss in differentially private systems.
differential privacy
analytics
data minimization
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Privacy by Design
Privacy
Engineering approach embedding privacy controls into architecture, defaults, and lifecycle processes.
data minimization
privacy impact assessment
access control
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Privacy Coin
Web3
Cryptocurrency with enhanced on-chain privacy features (e.g., hidden amounts, addresses, or participants).
blockchain
crypto wallet
tor network
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Privacy Dashboard
Privacy Settings
User interface providing visibility and controls over data collection, sharing, and rights requests.
privacy settings
opt out
transparency
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Privacy Engineering
Privacy
Engineering discipline applying privacy principles through architecture, controls, and verification.
privacy by design
security audit
threat modeling
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Privacy‑Enhancing Technologies (PETs)
Privacy
Category of technical methods that reduce privacy risk during collection, processing, or sharing.
differential privacy
tokenization
secure multi party computation
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Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA/DPIA)
Privacy
Formal assessment to identify and mitigate privacy risks and document decisions.
data minimization
data protection officer
risk assessment
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Privacy Notice
Privacy
Disclosure describing data processing purposes, legal bases, retention, and rights.
privacy policy
consent
data controller
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Privacy Policy
Privacy
Formal disclosure document describing data practices, rights, and contact details.
privacy notice
consent
data retention
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Privacy Sandbox
Privacy
Browser platform proposals to replace third-party cookies with privacy-preserving APIs.
third party cookies
behavioral advertising
tracking
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Privacy Score
Privacy
Composite metric summarizing privacy characteristics based on a scoring model.
privacy settings
privacy notice
security audit