(in Britain) safeguards for individuals relating to personal data stored on a computer
Examples of 'data protection' in a sentence
data protection
The announcement sparked investigations by data protection groups in Europe.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It may also be a breach of confidentiality obligations owed by the business, or a breach of statutory duties such as data protection obligations.
Computing (2010)
Yet press stories about data breaches keep appearing with monotonous regularity because too many businesses both large and small still take a half-hearted approach to data protection.
Computing (2010)
We deny breaching any data protection laws.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
There were clearly concerns about data protection.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He says that the most important issue is security and data protection.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The agency fears a legal challenge under data protection laws if it does not remove the information.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The data is not considered personal information under data protection laws because the identity of patients is disguised.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Legal experts said that this was a breach of data protection law by collecting personal information in an unfair or underhand manner.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It is understood that MPs have demanded that data protection laws are considered.