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Data Minimization in Health

Meaning

The core principle and practice of limiting the collection, use, and retention of personal health information to only what is strictly necessary for a specified clinical or administrative purpose. In the context of hormonal health, this means avoiding the unnecessary aggregation of highly sensitive endocrine, metabolic, or reproductive data when a specific diagnostic test result will suffice. Adopting this principle inherently reduces the surface area for potential data breaches and misuse. This is a fundamental strategy for proactive privacy protection.