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Term · 30. Big4 Advisory Framing

Trust by Design

Analyst Concept Source: Big4
Vendor GDPR Introduced by: Big4 (Deloitte / PwC / EY / KPMG)

Definition

Design philosophy embedding trust signals (identity assurance, attestation, transparency) into systems from inception — analog to Privacy by Design but broader scope. Encompasses authentication (strong assurance), authorization (least privilege), audit (immutable trails), data handling (consent, transparency).

Application
Regulatory: Deloitte / PwC / EY / KPMG advisory framings · GDPR — EU 2016/679
Standards & regulations
  • Big4
  • GDPR