Showing results for data protection. Search instead for xHamster protections.

data protection

British

noun

(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

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

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

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

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

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

This explanation is so wrong-headed, yet so consistent with official Britain’s neuroses about data protection and process-following, that it may even be true.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023