Data protection by design and by default. Legal implications in software development

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https://doi.org/10.35381/i.p.v7i12.4471

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Protección de datos, datos personales, desarrollo de software, (Tesauro UNESCO).

Abstract

The objective of this study is to apply the principles of data protection by design and by default in the development of a mobile application for parking management, incorporating security measures aligned with the Organic Law on Personal Data Protection of Ecuador. The methodology applied was Scrum, adapted to integrate not only technical aspects but also legal requirements. The result was the development of a mobile application for parking management that incorporated regulatory-aligned features. This allowed for transparent communication about the collection and use of information, generating a positive perception of security and user acceptance. This allowed us to incorporate data protection by design and by default from the beginning of development, comply with current regulations, strengthen user trust, and guarantee higher legal and technical quality of the final product.

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Published

2025-01-01

How to Cite

Castro-Paredes, J. G., Mendoza-Masache, G. R., Loja-Mora , N. M., & Loján-Alvarado , H. P. (2025). Data protection by design and by default. Legal implications in software development. Ingenium Et Potentia, 7(12), 77–96. https://doi.org/10.35381/i.p.v7i12.4471

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