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.