Der Datenschutz
Example: Der Datenschutz schützt persönliche Daten vor Missbrauch.
Definition
"Der Datenschutz" refers to the protection of personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. It ensures that individuals' private information is handled securely and with respect to their privacy rights, safeguarding sensitive data from potential harm or exploitation.
Etymology
The term "der Datenschutz" comes from the German words "Daten" meaning 'data' and "Schutz" meaning 'protection.' Together, it literally means 'data protection.' This concept gained importance with the rise of digital information technology and the need to secure personal information in the modern era.
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"Der Datenschutz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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