NIST releases Privacy Framework Version 1.0
NIST published the Privacy Framework 1.0 to help organizations manage privacy risk alongside cybersecurity programs, encouraging gap analyses against existing controls and vendor practices.
Executive briefing: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued the Privacy Framework Version 1.0 on . The framework mirrors the Cybersecurity Framework structure with Core, Profiles, and Implementation Tiers to help organizations identify privacy risks, design controls, and align vendor handling of personal data with governance objectives.
Operator action: Map existing privacy policies, data inventories, and third-party processing agreements to the NIST Privacy Framework Core functions (Identify-P, Govern-P, Control-P, Communicate-P, Protect-P). Build a target Profile for high-risk processing, ensure data minimization and user consent flows are documented, and incorporate the framework into procurement checklists and DPIA/PIA templates.
Sources: NIST provides the full framework documentation and quick-start guides for different sectors to support adoption.