Privacy concerns have become increasingly prominent due to frequent global data breaches, highlighting the overlap between privacy and security when personal data is exposed. Emphasizing the importance of minimizing data collection, the text advocates for integrating privacy into product design through principles such as "Private by Design," which includes embedding privacy practices into every stage of the product lifecycle, ensuring end-to-end security, and maintaining transparency. The GDPR is recommended as a benchmark for establishing robust privacy practices, and businesses are encouraged to conduct self-audits and engage with privacy-focused legal advice to draft privacy notices and optimize data protection strategies. Companies are advised to inventory the personal data they collect, understand the necessity and duration of data retention, and employ tools to discover and categorize data, ultimately aiming to minimize unnecessary data hoarding and enhance privacy management. Kinde exemplifies this approach by incorporating privacy discussions into product development, referencing GDPR issues for self-audits, and collaborating with legal experts to refine their privacy policies.