Data Privacy Terms

verb to erase or remove completely, usually from a record or list

• The criminal record was expunged after the individual completed their rehabilitation program.
• Don't worry, once you finish your community service, your record will be expunged.
• After he served his time, his record got expunged.
• She wished she could expunge the memories of that traumatic event from her mind.

adjective describing a person or thing that is wearing a mask or has its true identity concealed

• The masked figure entered the ballroom unnoticed.
• I saw a masked person at the party last night.
• The masked dude was totally incognito.
• His smile masked the pain he was feeling inside.

noun the state or condition of being free from being observed or disturbed by other people

adjective relating to or concerning one's personal or sensitive information that is kept secret or not shared with others

• The company takes data privacy very seriously and ensures all customer information is protected.
• I value my privacy, so I always make sure to adjust my privacy settings on social media.
• Dude, don't be so nosy, you're invading my privacy!
• She built a wall around her heart to protect her privacy from being hurt again.

noun a type of capitalism where businesses collect and use data from individuals to influence their behavior and maximize profits

• The concept of surveillance capitalism refers to the commodification of personal data for profit.
• Surveillance capitalism is when companies track your online activity to target ads at you.
• Man, surveillance capitalism is getting out of control with all these targeted ads everywhere.
• Surveillance capitalism is like having a digital shadow following you around, collecting information to sell to the highest bidder.

noun the edited or prepared version of written material

• The legal team is currently working on the redaction of sensitive information from the document.
• I'm just going to do a quick redaction of some names before sending you the file.
• I'll just black out the names with a sharpie for the redaction.
• She practiced the art of redaction in her personal life, carefully editing out negativity and focusing on positivity.

noun an acronym for 'None of Your Business'

• The acronym NOYB stands for 'None of Your Business'.
• I told my nosy neighbor that it was NOYB when she asked about my personal life.
• I don't know why she keeps asking about my relationship status, it's NOYB.
• When it comes to my decisions, it's always NOYB to others.

noun the ability or right to use or enter something

verb to obtain or retrieve information or data from a storage device or system

• The user accesses the database through a secure login portal.
• She accesses all her emails from her phone.
• He accesses all the latest movies online for free.
• The artist accesses his inner emotions to create his masterpieces.