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data protection

British  

noun

  1. (in Britain) safeguards for individuals relating to personal data stored on a computer

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The European Union already has multiple laws covering data protection, artificial intelligence and online content.

From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026

The Bank of England is warning that risks around data protection, supply chains and cyber technology are multiplying as financial firms embrace artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

A Your Responsibility, Your Actions, Their Privacy campaign has also been carried out to educate staff about data protection and the "serious consequences" of not following the rules, it added.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

"In many countries copyright and data protection laws are not being adequately adapted" to protect performers from AI clones, the International Federation of Actors said last year.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

Several European countries have issued the company with data protection fines, including a £7.5m penalty from the UK's Information Commissioner.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

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