This presentation discusses privacy issues related to big data. It notes that the volume of digital data is growing exponentially and will exceed 40 zettabytes by 2020. While big data provides opportunities, it also raises privacy challenges since data contains personal information. The presentation examines key privacy principles like user choice and control. It argues the government should establish a general privacy framework but not over-regulate data collection, to encourage investment. Government could also utilize collected data to create open data platforms and boost the economy.