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  This guide teaches how to develop, deploy and operate CAP applications in a secure way.
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# CAP Security and Data Privacy

Security, data protection and data privacy are critical aspects of modern application development,
with significant legal and ethical implications. \
The guides in this section are for developers, operators, administrators, and security professionals
who need to understand how to develop, deploy and operate secure and compliant CAP applications.
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#### Data Protection vs. Data Privacy:

| Feature    | Data Privacy                                   | Data Protection                                            |
|:-----------|:-----------------------------------------------|:-----------------------------------------------------------|
| **Focus**  | **_Who_** has access and **_how_** it is used. | Protect against unauthorized access.                       |
| **Nature** | A legal concept / human rights.                | A suite of security measures.                              |
| **Goals**  | Ensures user consent and lawful data handling. | Ensures data availability, integrity, and confidentiality. |

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