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data protection

British

noun

(in Britain) safeguards for individuals relating to personal data stored on a computer

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Open models are generally preferred for data protection because they offer more control over the flow and access of corporate data.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

For AT&T, however, using open models is nonnegotiable because of what Markus described as data protection and intellectual property concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

Dean Armstrong KC, representing the Cusack family, asked Dr Basu why he did not go to United's data protection officer about the data loss.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026

Edwards' resignation comes amid increased scrutiny over the ICO's work, particularly in dealing with data protection complaints from the public.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

Coupang on Thursday apologised for causing concern to customers and the public, vowing to strengthen its data protection framework.

From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026

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