Embed privacy into design

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Definition

A privacy by design principle: privacy is part of the core system design (default settings, data minimisation, encryption), not an add-on.

Example: Privacy settings are on by default.

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Where you'll use it in the test

Syllabus area: Y12 Secure Software Architecture.

Question types it can appear in

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Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.

Where it has appeared in the paper

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

How to use it

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General advice, built from the definition and example above

“A privacy by design principle: privacy is part of the core system design (default settings, data minimisation, encryption), not an add-on.” Then apply it: Privacy settings are on by default.

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.

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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: Embed privacy into design in Secure Software Architecture (Year 12) · study that set
Memorise: Cryptography and sandboxing in 'security by design'
Notes: Use and explain the 'privacy by design' approach in the development of software… (Secure Software Architecture (Year 12))
Notes: Privacy by design (syllabus: three parts) (Secure Software Architecture (Year 12))
Master answer: hsc2025-q16c (3 marks, short answer (describe)) (Master model answers: Secure Software Architecture)
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