# Data Minimization

> Collecting and retaining only the personal data strictly necessary for a stated purpose.

Record: `lex:data-minimization`
Kind: principle
Layer: [Security Core](https://banes-lab.com/records/layer/security-core.md)
Canonical: https://banes-lab.com/ontology/lexicon#lex-data-minimization

## category

- [Security Privacy Compliance](https://banes-lab.com/records/lex-category/security-privacy-compliance.md)

## referenced-by

- [Privacy by Design](https://banes-lab.com/records/arch/privacy-by-design.md)