Personal privacy refers to an individual's right to keep their personal information, actions, thoughts, and relationships private and protected from unwanted intrusion or disclosure.
Related terms
Privacy Rights: This term refers to the legal protections that safeguard an individual's privacy against unauthorized access or invasion.
Information Privacy: This term refers specifically to the protection of personal information, such as financial or medical records, from being collected, used, or shared without consent.
Surveillance: This term refers to the monitoring of individuals' actions, communications, or movements by government agencies or other entities.