How is privacy defined in the context of cloud technology?

Privacy specifically refers to the rights and mechanisms that restrict which parties can access, use, and distribute personal or sensitive data. In the cloud context this encompasses data classification, access controls, and data sharing policies that protect individual information. This definition distinguishes privacy as a data governance concern separate from security enforcement or regulatory adherence.

Authenticating user identity is a security function (specifically identity and access management) and is not the definition of privacy.

Susceptibility to breaches describes a security risk or vulnerability posture, not the concept of privacy itself.

Compliance with regulatory standards is a legal and governance obligation that may support privacy but is not its definition.