Data Privacy Law
/ˈdeɪtə ˈprɪvəsi lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A body of law regulating the collection, storage, use, and sharing of personal information by organizations and governments to protect individuals’ privacy rights.
The company updated its policies to comply with the latest data privacy law.
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- data privacy law
- data privacy laws
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Commentary
Often overlaps with data protection law; precise scope may vary by jurisdiction but generally focuses on protecting individuals' personal information from misuse or unauthorized access.
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