diff --git a/files/en-us/web/privacy/index.md b/files/en-us/web/privacy/index.md index d3cdf188efa0844..110b8db0ff72a8e 100644 --- a/files/en-us/web/privacy/index.md +++ b/files/en-us/web/privacy/index.md @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Before we look at the various privacy and security features available to use on It is hard to talk about privacy without also talking about security — they are closely related, and you can't really create privacy-respecting websites without good security. Therefore, we shall define both. -- **Privacy** refers to the act of giving users the right to control how their data is collected, stored, and used, and not using it irresponsibly. For example, you should clearly communicate to your users what data you are collecting, with whom it will be shared with, and how it will be used. Users must be given a chance to consent to your terms of data usage, have access to the items of their data you are storing, and delete it if they no longer wish you to have it. You must also comply with your own terms: nothing erodes user trust like having their data used and shared in ways they never consented to. And this isn't just ethically wrong; it could be against the law. Many parts of the world now have legislation that protects consumer privacy rights (for example the EU's [GDPR](https://gdpr.eu/)). +- **Privacy** refers to the act of giving users the right to control how their data is collected, stored, and used, and not using it irresponsibly. For example, you should clearly communicate to your users what data you are collecting, who it will be shared with, and how it will be used. Users must be given a chance to consent to your terms of data usage, have access to their data that you are storing, and delete it if they no longer wish you to have it. You must also comply with your own terms: nothing erodes user trust like having their data used and shared in ways they never consented to. And this isn't just ethically wrong; it could be against the law. Many parts of the world now have legislation that protects consumer privacy rights (for example the EU's [GDPR](https://gdpr.eu/)). - **Security** is the act of keeping private data and systems protected against unauthorized access. This includes both company (internal) data, and user and partner (external) data. It is no use having a robust privacy policy that makes your users trust you if your security is weak and malicious parties can steal their data anyway.