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Proportionality Principle

What is Proportionality Principle?

A privacy and data protection principle requiring that data processing measures be proportionate to the legitimate purpose pursued and not excessive.

Privacy and Data Protection

What the standards actually require on proportionality principle

Requirements naming proportionality principle across 2 standards, quoted from the control text.

Proportionality Principle. Section IV requires that the operational cyber risk management framework be proportionate to the nature, scale and complexity of the RLE's business and its cyber risk profile.

BMA-2 · Proportionality Principle

Tietosuojalaki Section 24 - Sanctions Collegium (Seuraamuskollegio). The Seuraamuskollegio is a 3-MEMBER COLLEGIAL DECISION-MAKING BODY within the Tietosuojavaltuutettu Office, composed of the Tietosuojavaltuutettu + 2 Deputy Ombudsmen;

FiDPA-SanctionsCollegium · Sanctions Collegium (Seuraamuskollegio) and Administrative Fines

Questions people ask about proportionality principle

What is Proportionality Principle?
A privacy and data protection principle requiring that data processing measures be proportionate to the legitimate purpose pursued and not excessive.
Why is Proportionality Principle important for compliance?
Proportionality Principle is a key concept in Privacy and Data Protection. Understanding proportionality principle helps organizations meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and demonstrate due diligence during audits. Our compliance platform maps 686 frameworks with 311K cross-framework control mappings.
Which compliance frameworks address Proportionality Principle?
Proportionality Principle appears in the requirement text of Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) Cyber Risk Management Code of Conduct, Finland Data Protection Act (Tietosuojalaki, 1050/2018). Across these standards we have identified 2 controls that name it directly, each linked to the control text on the compliance platform.
Where can I learn more about Proportionality Principle?
Explore our compliance framework pages to see how proportionality principle applies across different standards and regulations. Our implementation guides provide step-by-step guidance, and the compliance platform offers AI-powered analysis of how this concept maps across 686 frameworks.

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