Data Security
/ˈdeɪtə sɪˈkjʊərəti/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal and technical measures to protect digital and physical information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
The company implemented strict data security protocols to comply with privacy laws.
- (n.) The safeguarding of personally identifiable information under data protection and privacy regulations.
Data security is essential to prevent breaches that violate consumer privacy rights.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, data security provisions often reference specific regulatory standards; clarity on scope (digital vs. physical data) improves enforceability.
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