dataprotectionsoftware

noun

UK /ˈdeɪtə prəˈtɛkʃən ˈsɒftweə/

US /ˈdeɪtə prəˈtɛkʃən ˈsɔftwɛr/

A computer program that keeps information safe from bad people.

The school uses dataprotectionsoftware to keep student records private.

SYNONYMS

security software privacy software data security program information protection tool

RELATED WORDS

encryption firewall backup password antivirus

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Tools that help a company follow privacy laws.

The company installed dataprotectionsoftware to meet new privacy rules.

3. Software that stops private files from being lost or stolen.

Dataprotectionsoftware blocked the hacker from opening the customer files.

4. Programs that control who is allowed to see certain information.

Only managers can open the report because dataprotectionsoftware limits access.