data protection
noun/ˌdeɪtə prəˈtekʃn/, /ˌdɑːtə prəˈtekʃn/
/ˌdeɪtə prəˈtekʃn/, /ˌdætə prəˈtekʃn/
[uncountable]- legal controls that keep information stored on computers private and that limit who can read it or use it
- data protection legislation
- Companies are revisiting their data protection plans to ensure the safety of critical information.
- The commissioner is responsible for enforcing the law regarding data protection.
- These demands could breach EU data protection laws.
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