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data privacy
/ˈdeɪ.tə ˈprɪv.ə.si/
[/ˈdeɪ.tə ˈprɪv.ə.si/]
personal information protection
Advancednoun
Definition
The right and practice of keeping personal information safe and controlling how it is used.
Example
New laws on data privacy give people more control over how companies collect their personal information.
New laws on data privacy give people more control over how companies collect their personal information.
Etymology
Combining 'data' (Latin 'datum', given) and 'privacy' (from Latin 'privatus', set apart).
How & Where It’s Used
Central to modern debates about technology, law, and personal rights.