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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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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

Other times it may relate to the identity of minors or there could be data protection issues.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

TikTok, which claims to have 30 million monthly users in the UK and more than a billion worldwide, has faced scrutiny over its data protection practices.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Ireland’s data protection watchdog on Tuesday also opened its own investigation into X over concerns it could be breaching EU rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

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