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It is important to understand the difference between the
types of information and types of processors. On the one
hand, aims and incentives for information collection varies
depending on the type of actor and, on the other, individual
rights are also different compared to the government than
they are to the private sector. In several States,
inclusive, there are different legal regimes for each.
Regarding the public sector, government agencies and state
agencies, they obtain personal information of citizens to
control and regulation of the country, for example on
personal identity, education, health services, tax
collection, national security, and several other government
services. The government processes data such as birth,
death, marital status, property, and income of citizens,
etc.
With regard to the private sector, individuals and/or
corporations (in particular the country’s economic actors)
use Electronic platforms to perform daily activities. Also,
the use of internet, search engines, social networks and
electronic communication systems, collect information about
the person consistently. To this end, private companies may
have access to personal information used for commercial
purposes. This information may include credit information,
phone number, political or religious preferences, home,
travel, etc.
Both sectors, although the type of information they process
is different, they must ensure the protection of personal
data in accordance with the laws and practices.
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