protection des données
The English phrase 'data privacy' is translated into French as protection des données.
protection des données refers to the protection of personal information from unauthorized access or use. You may also use the more specific phrase protection des données personnelles to mean 'personal data protection'.
Which one should you use?
While protection des données refers specifically to the technical/legal protection of data, vie privée is the more general term for 'privacy' in a social or personal sense. Additionally, confidentialité des données is a formal expression for data privacy.
How does it change in a sentence?
The expression la confidentialité des données is feminine. In a full sentence, the phrase is typically preceded by the definite article la to indicate the concept of data privacy.
Did you know?
- If you are discussing the right to have your digital footprint erased, you should use the phrase droit à l'oubli, which literally means 'the right to oblivion'.
- France was a global pioneer in this field by establishing the CNIL in 1978, meaning the country had a formal administrative body for protection des données long before the internet became mainstream.
- While protection des données covers the technical side, the French concept of vie privée is deeply linked to the idea of a 'sanctuary', treating personal privacy as a sacred space rather than just a set of permissions.
Examples in context
- La confidentialité des données est une priorité pour notre entreprise.Data privacy is a priority for our company.
- Nous nous engageons à assurer la protection des données de nos clients.We are committed to ensuring the protection of our clients' data.
- Assurons-nous d'avoir une bonne protection de nos données en ligne.Let's make sure we have good data protection online.
- La protection des données est essentielle.Data privacy is essential.
- Nous garantissons la protection des données.We guarantee data privacy.
- Il faut renforcer la protection des données.We must strengthen data privacy.
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are discussing a new mobile app.
- HugoAs-tu lu la politique de protection des données ?Did you read the data privacy policy?
- LéaNon, je ne l'ai pas encore lue.No, I haven't read it yet.
- HugoC'est essentiel pour protéger tes informations.It is essential to protect your information.
- LéaTu as raison, Hugo, je vais regarder ça.You are right, Hugo, I will look at that.
