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title: "Data Sharing and Protection"
slug: "data-sharing-and-protection"
updated: 2025-10-07T14:21:57Z
published: 2025-10-07T14:21:57Z
canonical: "vamresources.manuals.wfp.org/data-sharing-and-protection"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Data Sharing and Protection

Protecting the personal data and privacy of respondents is a fundamental responsibility in all WFP assessments and data collection activities. Adhering to data protection principles ensures the safety, dignity, and rights of individuals, and builds trust with communities and partners.

**Key Principles**

- Collect only the minimum personal data necessary for assessment objectives
- Obtain informed consent from all respondents
- Store and process data securely, with access limited to authorized personnel
- Anonymize or pseudonymize data wherever possible to protect identities
- Share data responsibly, in line with WFP policies and legal requirements

**Resources**

- [WFP Guide to Personal Data Protection and Privacy](https://docs.wfp.org/api/documents/e8d24e70cc11448383495caca154cb97/download/)