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Data Minimization
Privacy
Principle of limiting data collection to what is necessary for a defined purpose.
Definition
Data minimization is a privacy principle requiring that personal data collected and processed is adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary for the stated purpose.
In plain English
Principle of limiting data collection to what is necessary for a defined purpose.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It reduces attack surface, sensitive inference risk, and long-term harm from retention.
Example
Example: Disabling precise location and collecting only coarse region when needed.