A zero-knowledge proof verifies that a person has a particular attribute without revealing the underlying personal data. It addresses a central privacy challenge: proving what is necessary while limiting what is shared. section 2.4
Attribute verification without full disclosure
A company could verify an age-related attribute during a customer interaction without accessing the individual’s exact birthdate or other underlying data. section 2.4
Responsible adoption requires more than selecting the cryptographic technique:
- Assess privacy and security risks before adoption through privacy impact assessments and data protection impact assessments. section 2.4
- Vet vendors, integrate the technology with existing marketing workflows, and coordinate configuration and monitoring with IT, legal, and privacy teams. section 2.4


