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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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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

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

From BBC • Mar. 31, 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

Copilot Cowork operates within Microsoft 365’s security and governance, ensuring data protection and compliance for users.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

The data protection watchdog said it "carefully examined the full circumstances of the incident," including the actions taken by TfL to notify victims.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

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