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Malware

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Definition: malicious software. Software that is designed to disrupt, damage or be gain unauthorised access to a computer system.

Keylogger

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Definition: a type of malware that unknowingly records keystrokes made by the victim, often leading to theft of personal information or login credentials.

JavaScript

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Definition: a popular programming language used in website development.

Insider

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Definition: someone within an organisation who has access to its systems and data, making them a potential risk for security breaches or data leaks.

ISO 27701 (Privacy Information Management Systems) (PIMS)

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Definition: an extension from ISO 27001, it focuses on the privacy element of information security.

ISO 27001

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The full name for this is standard is ISO/IEC 27001. Definition 2022: Where ISO and IEC stand for the International Organisation for Standardisation and the International Electrotechnical Commission. 2022 refers [...]

ISO 17024-certificated EU GDPR practitioners

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Definition: an international qualification that allows individuals to demonstrate competency in data protection and compliance under GDPR.

Invisible Internet Project (I2P)

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Definition: a peer-to-peer anonymous network layer tool which creates anonymous browsing.

Internet Protocol (IP) address

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Definition: a numerical label assigned to each device in a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. It is used as an identifier.

International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

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Definition: a professional organisation that focuses on data privacy and security. Privacy laws and regulations vary from country to country, the IAPP takes a global approach by providing a framework [...]

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