What is privacy engineering?

Privacy engineering is the discipline of designing and implementing systems, processes, and technologies that protect users' personal data and ensure compliance with privacy regulations. Privacy engineers work to embed privacy protections directly into products and services, often by using techniques like data minimization, anonymization, and encryption. They collaborate with legal and compliance teams to understand regulatory requirements and translate them into technical solutions. The goal is to proactively mitigate privacy risks and build trust with users by safeguarding their information.