How do I comply with data minimization principles?

To comply with data minimization principles, organizations should collect only the data necessary for their stated purpose. This ensures that personal information is not retained longer than needed and limits potential risk to individuals.

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This content discusses strategies for adhering to data minimization principles in order to protect personal data while maintaining compliance with regulations.

// Example of data minimization in PHP $userInput = $_POST['user_data']; // Collect only the necessary information $allowedData = [ 'email' => filter_var($userInput['email'], FILTER_VALIDATE_EMAIL), 'name' => filter_var($userInput['name'], FILTER_SANITIZE_STRING), ]; // Save only the allowed data saveUserData($allowedData); // Function that saves minimum necessary data

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