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Datenmissbrauch

data misuse, data abuse

noun DAH-ten-mis-browkh Rare

Usage Note

Datenmissbrauch means the unauthorised or unethical use of personal data. It is a frequent topic in German data-protection law (Datenschutzrecht) and is legally distinguished from Datenverlust (data loss).

Examples

"Der Skandal um Datenmissbrauch erschütterte das Vertrauen in die Plattform."

Natural Translation

The data misuse scandal shook trust in the platform.

Literal Translation

The scandal around data-misuse shook the trust in the platform.

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