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The information age has created an environment where the collection of information is ubiquitous and the global flow of data is constant. Complex systems enable businesses to combine and analyze this data, and to provide ever more efficient, convenient and personalized services.
Leading the way in privacy policy
- HP’s Chief Privacy Officer joined an international group of experts from government, industry and academia in the
Galway Project
,
an initiative led by The Centre for Information Policy Leadership with Ireland’s data protection commissioner
to define the essential elements of an accountability model. This work is meant to pave the way for new frameworks
that ensure organizations are accountable for the collection, use and sharing of information—and that the risks
created by that use are taken into account. - HP’s chief privacy officer co-authored
Privacy by Design: Essential for Organizational Accountability and Strong Business Practices
published in November 2009, in which HP’s accountability approach is used as a case study.
- HP scientists co-authored the research paper Accountability as a Way Forward for Privacy Protection in the Cloud, which proposes a combination of procedural and technical methods for resolving privacy and security risks in cloud computing.
However, the data used to create these tailored products and services may also reveal more about a customer than they want an organization to know. And yet it is increasingly hard for individuals to understand or control the use of their personal information.
A global discussion is underway about the future of data privacy. Fresh concepts for organizational accountability and data use are drawing attention. Businesses, governments and civil society are collaborating to uphold the principles of Fair Information Practices in light of 21st century technology.
Privacy is fundamental to human dignity and autonomy. At HP, we strongly believe that privacy is of prime importance to our customers, fundamental to good business and achievable in the digital age. HP works hard to understand and respond to the risks that the misuse of technology poses to privacy. We continue to advocate a collaborative approach and remain heavily involved in the development of new frameworks for addressing the evolving issues of personal data and its appropriate use.
Privacy issues are complex and interconnected. Working with others is essential. When we meet with regulators, we encourage cross-border collaboration governed by clear and consistent rules that companies can understand and implement. We support governments and industry in their efforts to help individuals understand privacy risks and control how their information is used.
For more information, read the HP Global Master Privacy Policy.