Glossary
Data minimization
Quick answer
Collecting, keeping and sharing only the data needed for a specific purpose.
It is a core principle in GDPR and many U.S. state privacy laws. In practice it means dropping fields, records and time ranges that a use does not need.
When licensing data, minimization means sharing only the fields and records a buyer's agreed use requires, which also lowers privacy and confidentiality risk.
Why Data minimization matters when licensing company data to AI
Data minimization means collecting, keeping and sharing only the data a specific purpose needs. In a licensing project, it appears as dropping fields, records and time ranges that the agreed use does not require. Sharing fewer fields also lowers privacy and confidentiality risk, so the scope of each release is set against the approved use before anything leaves the supplier.
- 01Your work records
- 02Personal details removed
- 03You approve the release
- 04Licensed to AI developers
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