Components that ensure the availability of privacy for a person:
1) Access control – the ability to prohibit others from entering the room or observing. Example: a door to a room or blinds on the windows.2) Information control – the ability to control who can view personal information. Example: protection of personal data or private communications.3) Control of social interaction – the ability to choose when and how to interact with others. Example: the ability to isolate oneself if necessary or participate in social activities if desired.4) Flexibility in relation to confidentiality – the ability to adjust the level of confidentiality depending on the situation or time. Example: Transforming an open-plan office into a semi-enclosed space with mobile partitions.