Below is Captain Compliance’s Comprehensive Data Privacy Acronym List (2025 Update)
Whether you’re an expert in the data privacy field like our superhero team members or brand new to the world of data privacy the list of dictionary terms and acronyms below can be very helpful. For amateurs this can feel overwhelming with its plethora of acronyms. Understanding these terms is vital for navigating the complex landscape of laws, technologies, and concepts tied to data privacy and yes there are a TON of acronyms in the data processing industry. Our list provides a comprehensive view of both familiar and emerging acronyms in data privacy, ensuring you’re equipped with the latest terminology.
| Acronym | Description |
|---|---|
| AADC | Age-Appropriate Design Code: Guidelines for child-friendly online services, adopted in the UK and California. |
| AIA | Artificial Intelligence Act: European Union regulation designed to govern ethical AI development and deployment. |
| AIH | Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights: Frameworks addressing the intersection of AI technologies and human rights. |
| APEC CBPR | Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Cross-Border Privacy Rules: Regional framework for the secure transfer of personal data between member economies. |
| BCR | Binding Corporate Rules: Internal corporate privacy policies used for the transfer of personal data within multinational organizations. |
| BIPA | Biometric Information Privacy Act: U.S. state-level law in Illinois regulating the use and storage of biometric data. |
| CCPA | California Consumer Privacy Act: State law granting California residents more control over their personal data. |
| CDPA | Consumer Data Protection Act: Virginia law governing data protection practices and consumer rights. |
| CIPL | Centre for Information Policy Leadership: Global organization that advances responsible data privacy practices. |
| CNIL | Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés: French data protection authority enforcing GDPR. |
| COE 108+ | Convention 108+: Modernized version of the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data. |
| CPRA | California Privacy Rights Act: Enhanced version of the CCPA, effective 2023, adding new consumer protections. |
| CRPA | Colorado Privacy Act: State-level privacy legislation granting residents new rights regarding their data. |
| DFFT | Data Free Flow with Trust: Initiative for secure international data sharing, proposed by Japan at the G20 Summit. |
| DPA | Data Protection Authority: Regulatory body enforcing privacy laws within a specific jurisdiction. |
| DPD | Data Protection Directive: EU legislation that preceded GDPR, focusing on the processing of personal data. |
| DPIA | Data Protection Impact Assessment: Risk assessment process to identify and mitigate potential privacy risks in data processing. |
| DPMP | Data Protection Management Program: Framework for organizations to manage privacy compliance systematically. |
| DP | Differential Privacy: Privacy technique ensuring individual data cannot be reverse-engineered from aggregated datasets. |
| DPO | Data Protection Officer: Designated individual responsible for overseeing an organization’s data privacy efforts. |
| EDPB | European Data Protection Board: EU body that ensures consistent application of GDPR across member states. |
| EECC | European Electronic Communications Code: Framework for telecom providers, incorporating privacy and security standards. |
| eIDAS | Electronic Identification, Authentication, and Trust Services: EU regulation for secure electronic transactions. |
| EULA | End User License Agreement: Legal agreement outlining terms of software use, often including privacy clauses. |
| FCRA | Fair Credit Reporting Act: U.S. federal law regulating how consumer credit information is collected and used. |
| FIPPs | Fair Information Practice Principles: Foundational principles for protecting privacy in data systems. |
| FRT | Facial Recognition Technology: Technology that identifies individuals based on facial features, raising significant privacy concerns. |
| GDPR | General Data Protection Regulation: Comprehensive EU privacy law governing data protection and user rights. |
| GLBA | Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: U.S. federal law requiring financial institutions to protect customer data. |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: U.S. law protecting sensitive health information. |
| ISO/IEC 27701 | Privacy Information Management System: International standard for implementing data privacy frameworks. |
| LPPD | Law on Personal Data Protection: Turkish legislation mirroring GDPR principles. |
| MLPS | Multi-Level Protection Scheme: Chinese cybersecurity framework governing network and data security. |
| NDPR | Nigeria Data Protection Regulation: Legal framework for privacy and data protection in Nigeria. |
| NIST | National Institute of Standards and Technology: U.S. agency that provides guidelines for data security and privacy. |
| PDPA | Personal Data Protection Act: Data privacy laws adopted in countries like Singapore and Thailand. |
| PECR | Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: UK law governing marketing and cookie use, supplementing GDPR. |
| PIA | Privacy Impact Assessment: Process to evaluate potential privacy risks of a project or system. |
| PII | Personally Identifiable Information: Data that can identify a specific individual, such as names or social security numbers. |
| PLDPA | Personal Liability Data Protection Act: Proposed U.S. legislation imposing penalties on executives for data breaches. |
| PMP | Privacy Management Program: Organizational framework for managing privacy policies and compliance. |
| POPIA | Protection of Personal Information Act: South African law regulating personal data processing. |
| PSD2 | Payment Services Directive 2: EU regulation for secure and transparent online payments, including privacy requirements. |
| ROPA | Records of Processing Activities: Mandatory documentation under GDPR detailing how data is processed. |
| SCCs | Standard Contractual Clauses: Legal mechanism for data transfer from the EU to non-EU countries. |
| SFE | Secure Function Evaluation: Cryptographic method ensuring shared computations reveal no individual data. |
| SHA | Secure Hash Algorithm: Cryptographic standard for securing digital information. |
| SOPIPA | Student Online Personal Information Protection Act: U.S. law protecting student data in online services. |
| SSL | Secure Sockets Layer: Obsolete cryptographic protocol replaced by TLS for securing online communications. |
| TADPF | Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework: Agreement ensuring data flow between the U.S. and EU aligns with privacy expectations. |
| TLS | Transport Layer Security: Protocol ensuring secure communication over a computer network, succeeding SSL. |
| UPR | Universal Privacy Rights: Emerging concept advocating globally recognized data privacy rights. |
| VCDPA | Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act: Privacy law providing Virginia residents rights over their personal data. |
| WP29 | Article 29 Working Party: EU advisory body that preceded the European Data Protection Board. |
Notable Trends and New Additions for 2025 and 2026:
- AI and Privacy: Acronyms like AIA highlight growing regulatory attention to AI technologies’ role in data privacy.
- Children’s Privacy: Expansion of AADC regulations demonstrates heightened focus on protecting younger users.
- Cross-Border Data: Frameworks like TADPF show efforts to bridge privacy gaps across regions.
This list captures the essence of today’s privacy landscape. By understanding these terms, businesses and individuals can stay informed and compliant in a rapidly evolving digital world with a complete Data Processing Terminology and Acronyms list.
