No, a privacy policy is not the same as a privacy notice, though they are often used interchangeably. A privacy notice is a public document shared with customers that outlines how their personal data is collected and used. A privacy policy is an internal document strictly for employees, informing them how the company manages data and abides by privacy laws. Many businesses use "privacy policy" or “privacy statement” for public documents. Our article uses "privacy policy" to refer to the public-facing document, technically a "privacy notice."