Data Privacy
Intel supports a harmonized, risk-based approach to data privacy protections.
The goal of Intel's data privacy policy approach is to enrich trust in technology through the responsible access and use of data to add value to society and consumers' lives. To accomplish this goal, Intel encourages governments to focus on harmonized approaches to privacy protection that will continue to foster information technology innovation and economic growth.
Key Issues
Global Interoperability
Privacy legislation should promote innovation and the free flow of data. Privacy legislation and policy initiatives, such as free trade agreements, should not restrict the movement of data through protectionist measures.
Risk-Based Approach to Innovation
Privacy legislation should allow for flexibility rooted in a risk-based approach. Intel supports the passage of privacy legislation that addresses the challenges and risks raised by current and emerging technologies as innovation evolves. Legislation should promote Privacy by Design and organizational accountability to weigh privacy risks throughout the data lifecycle.
Harmonized Regulation
In the United States, Intel supports the passage of comprehensive federal privacy laws. A patchwork of potentially conflicting state or sectoral privacy laws could impose inconsistent guidelines that could negatively impact both consumers and technology innovation.
Security and Privacy
Security is essential to good privacy. As digital devices connect to the internet, sharing data among devices and the need to store that data will grow. Robust security of networks and devices is critical. Any privacy law must recognize the need to process data for network and information security purposes.
Enforcement
To align consumer expectations, enforcement of data privacy legislation must be predictable and consistent.
Intel recognizes that the success of innovation depends upon individuals' trust in the technologies they use, particularly with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous driving.
Intel believes that robust privacy protection is a key component of consumer awareness and trust and works with governments worldwide to engage in meaningful discussions about approaches to data privacy legislation.
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