data protection
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Campaign groups have warned that the company's products pose risks related to mass surveillance, infringements on individual freedoms and data protection.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 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
The ICO's investigation found South Staffordshire failed to bring in adequate security controls under UK data protection law, which allowed the hackers to get administrator access.
From BBC • May 12, 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
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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