personal data protection act
/ˌpɜːr.sənˈdeɪtə ˈprɒtɛkʃən ækt/ · per.sən.da.tə.pro.tek.shən.akt
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- A law or regulation intended to safeguard the privacy and security of an individual's personal data. The company must comply with the personal data protection act to avoid fines and reputational damage.
- A set of rules or guidelines designed to protect an individual's personal data from unauthorized access or misuse. The company's data protection policy is in line with the personal data protection act.
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Did you know? The concept of personal data protection has been around since the 1970s, with the first data protection act being enacted in the United Kingdom in 1974.