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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

"John Edwards' departure is a chance for the Government to appoint a regulator with teeth, and reset the regulators' approach of providing data protection in name only," ORG executive director Jim Killock said on Friday.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 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

With the use of personal data by AI models preoccupying authorities, particularly in Europe, Berners-Lee has made data protection his main cause in recent years, notably through the startup Inrupt.

From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026

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