Example: Der Datenschutz schützt persönliche Informationen vor Missbrauch.
Definition
"Datenschutz" refers to the protection of personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. It involves measures and policies that safeguard individuals' privacy by controlling how their personal information is collected, stored, and shared.
Translations
data protection
la protección de datos
de gegevensbescherming
la protecció de dades
la protection des données
Etymology
The word "Datenschutz" originates from German, where "Daten" means 'data' and "Schutz" means 'protection' or 'guard.' It literally translates to 'data protection.' The term became widely used with the rise of digital information processing to emphasize safeguarding personal data.
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"Der Datenschutz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Data & AI - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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