Tech Circle LabsEducational guidance only. This article is not legal advice, an audit conclusion or an authorization to test systems.
Know the information you hold
Identify sensitive records, owners, storage locations and sharing needs. Collect only what is required and define retention according to actual obligations rather than keeping everything forever.
Layer access and safeguards
Apply least privilege, secure transport and appropriate encryption. Review exports, backups and third-party access. Encryption does not prevent an authorized but overly privileged identity from reading data.
Prepare deletion and recovery
Define approved deletion and restoration procedures. Consider copies, retention requirements and recovery dependencies. Test the procedures in appropriate isolated conditions.