Privacy

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Definition

The right of people to control how their personal information is collected, used and shared.

Example: Collect only the data needed.

Found in: syllabus, 2025 HSC marking guidelines, sample exam and familiarisation guidelines, school notes, past SDD papers.

Where you'll use it in the test

Syllabus area: Y12 Secure Software Architecture.

Question types it can appear in

Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.
Extended response: Use it as a supporting point linked to the stimulus.

Where it has appeared in the paper

Secure Software Architecture (Part A). Part letters follow each paper’s own layout.

How to use it

A model sentence

General advice, built from the definition and example above

“The right of people to control how their personal information is collected, used and shared.” Then apply it: Collect only the data needed.

In a short answer, give the definition in your own words first, then tie it to the situation in the question. Do not copy the example above unless it fits the scenario.

Command words used with it

From the linked past questions

Describe: Provide characteristics and features. (2025 HSC Q16c (3 marks): Privacy by design)

Official worked answer

2025 HSC Q16c (3 marks): Privacy by design (3 marks): official criteria and sample answer

Criteria

3: Describes ONE way privacy by design could be implemented in the weather app. 2: Outlines ONE feature of privacy by design. 1: Identifies a feature of privacy by design.

Sample answer

Embedded within the design of the weather app would be a process for regularly deleting identifiable data. For example, the app would likely record a person's live location to deliver relevant weather details. The privacy by design approach would incorporate a regular process to delete these locations from cache.

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Flashcard: Privacy in Secure Software Architecture (Year 12) · study that set
Memorise: Fundamental software design security concepts (six words)
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