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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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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

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

Social media platform Tiktok and image-hosting website Imgur were also targeted by the data protection regulator's investigation, prompting Imgur in September to block access for viewers in the UK.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

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