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data protection

British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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With the use of personal data by AI models preoccupying authorities, particularly in Europe, Berners-Lee has made data protection his main cause in recent years, notably through the startup Inrupt.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Later on Friday, Police Scotland said a 19-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with a data protection offence, following a complaint of personal information being shared online relating to a Scottish football official.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

This explanation is so wrong-headed, yet so consistent with official Britain’s neuroses about data protection and process-following, that it may even be true.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 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

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