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protection

[pruh-tek-shuhn] / prəˈtɛk ʃən /


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As part of its enforcement notice, the ICO ordered the Metropolitan Police to improve its data protection training compliance, monitoring and governance arrangements.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Benaissa said the mass crossing by such people was a "deeper sign of a crisis of confidence in the future" and in "the ability of institutions to guarantee adequate social protection and equal opportunity".

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

Combining protection against the three diseases has been considered a miracle of modern medicine.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

“As a citizen, I want the government to take seriously the protection of my private data,” he said.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

“You might want to sing that protection song. I see a lot of hungry eyes looking at you,” Mother Water Monster said.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

Mangione’s lawyer has asked the state to dismiss its charges, citing double-jeopardy protections.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

“We are providing you today as many protections as we can, given the reality that if it is not financially successful, it does fall onto us,” Szabo said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

When New York state enacted buffer-zone protections in May, the coalition that organizes disruptive gatherings outside synagogues and churches published a victory statement.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

India is among the countries that has incorporated protections for CITES-listed species into its wildlife laws.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

The increased attention also led to several Supreme Court rulings that provided basic due process protections for imprisoned people.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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