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Privacy by Design (AI)

Reviewed 9 April 2026 Canonical definition

Privacy by design for AI is the principle that privacy protections should be built into AI systems from the outset — not added as an afterthought. It means designing agents to collect only necessary data, processing personal information in ways that minimise exposure, building in user consent and control mechanisms, and ensuring that privacy defaults are the most protective option. Privacy by design is required by GDPR and is a key principle of responsible AI governance.