data protection

British

noun

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Under UK data protection law, genetic data is considered a special category of data and requires further protections and safeguards due to its sensitive nature.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The US has criticised Chinese government subsidies and voiced concerns over data protection and national security.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

While automated online verification "sounds like it's going to fix everything... data protection organisations are very concerned", Bosmans said.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 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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