data protection

British

noun

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

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The Daily Mail Editor Paul Dacre banned their use in 2007 after several were convicted of data protection offences.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

While automated online verification "sounds like it's going to fix everything... data protection organisations are very concerned", Bosmans said.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

The company operates out of Switzerland, a jurisdiction renowned for its robust data protection laws and its exclusion from the 14 Eyes surveillance network.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

According to the affidavit, WhatsApp has already started preparing plans to comply with India's new digital data protection law.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

The NGOs say compliance would expose local employees to potential retaliation, undermine the principle of humanitarian neutrality and violate European data protection law.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

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