Advanced Level – Cross-Cutting
Privacy Testing – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
Testing that the software conforms to laws and regulations regarding the handling of personal information.
In simple words
Verify the app follows GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA etc. — consent, minimization, retention, deletion.
Exam tip
Privacy testing overlaps security testing but focuses on data-handling rules, not attacks.
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