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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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Jon Baines, senior data protection specialist at law firm Mishcon de Reya, said the commissioner's resignation was "unprecedented".

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Coupang will strengthen data protection and hinted at appealing the decision.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Coupang on Thursday apologised for causing concern to customers and the public, vowing to strengthen its data protection framework.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

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

The opt-in process has emerged as a way for companies to comply with UK data protection law, as well as make money from users who decline to be tracked across their services and other sites.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

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