Data Privacy: Practical Best Practices for Product Teams

Minimize Collected Data

Collect only what you need for the product to function and be transparent about why you store it.

Manage Consent and Retention

Implement granular consent flows and enforce retention policies to delete data that is no longer required.

Operational Privacy

Automate retention enforcement and provide users with easy access to their data and export/deletion options. Keep a privacy log and review third-party data sharing to ensure compliance with your policies and regulations.

Privacy by Design

Integrate privacy considerations into the design phase of every feature. Default to the most privacy-preserving settings. Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for new data processing activities.

International Data Transfers

Be aware of data sovereignty laws. Ensure you have the necessary legal mechanisms (like Standard Contractual Clauses) in place when transferring user data across borders.