friðhelgisleiðbeiningar
Friðhelgisleiðbeiningar is an Icelandic term formed from friðhelgi (protection or immunity) and leiðbeiningar (guidelines). It denotes a set of guidelines intended to safeguard sensitive information and individual rights in contexts involving security, law enforcement, or governmental operations. The phrase appears in policy discussions and academic writing to describe how security measures should be conducted without undermining fundamental rights. The exact scope can vary between documents.
Usage and scope: Friðhelgisleiðbeiningar are typically issued by ministries, agencies, or bodies responsible for security, justice,
Relation to law: In Iceland, friðhelgisleiðbeiningar are expected to conform to privacy and data-protection laws, including
Example topics include data minimization, access controls, encryption, audit trails, impact assessments, third-party sharing, and whistleblower