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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