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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 claims in this article are concerning. We will be writing to Meta to request information on how it is meeting its obligations under UK data protection law."

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

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