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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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Edwards' resignation comes amid increased scrutiny over the ICO's work, particularly in dealing with data protection complaints from the public.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

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

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 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

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