Privacy Enhancing Technologies
Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) are a set of tools, techniques, and methodologies designed to protect personal data and enhance privacy in digital systems. They enable data processing while minimizing the exposure of sensitive information, often through cryptographic methods, data anonymization, or access controls. PETs are crucial for compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR and for building trust in data-driven applications.
Developers should learn and use PETs when building systems that handle sensitive user data, such as in healthcare, finance, or social platforms, to ensure compliance with legal requirements and mitigate privacy risks. They are essential for implementing privacy-by-design principles, enabling secure data sharing in collaborative environments, and protecting against data breaches or unauthorized access in cloud-based or distributed systems.