NetApp Chief Privacy Officer Sheila Fitzpatrick recently spoke with ZDNet about the critical distinction between security and privacy, something she notes is an important recognition that companies need to take seriously. Fitzpatrick warns of the false assumption that some companies have in believing security measures can protect the collection of private information. "If you're encrypting data you're not legally allowed to have, security's not going to help you," she said. Fitzpatrick goes on to explain that in the age of heightened privacy policy development, companies need to deliver explicit terms and conditions to explain how personal data will be collected and stored in order to be compliant with their privacy policy.
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