Phrase guide

data custody

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Estuary-English: /ˈdeɪtə ˈkʌstədiː/

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noun

Meaning 1

The guardianship and protection of data from exploitation and abuse, during storage or transport, ensuring the security, integrity, and sovereignty of one's own data.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • Many small businesses are forced into being cost-conscious, and their decisions around data custody may eventually translate to long-term setbacks.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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