Technology & Internet

20 words

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   data protection lawsnoun phrase/ˌdeɪ.tə prəˈtek.ʃən lɔːz/

   Laws that regulate how personal or sensitive data is collected, used and stored.

   “The introduction of stricter data protection laws forced companies to change how they handle customer data.”

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   online privacycollocation/ˈɒn.laɪn ˈprɪv.ə.si/

   the ability to control what personal information you share or what others can see about you online

   “Many users are worried about online privacy when apps collect their data.”

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   intellectual property rightscollocation

   Legal rights that protect creations of the mind such as inventions, literary works, designs, and symbols.

   “The startup invested in legal counsel to enforce its intellectual property rights overseas.”

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   algorithmic biascollocation/ˌælɡəˈrɪðmɪk ˈbaɪəs/

   When an algorithm systematically produces unfair or prejudiced outcomes for certain groups.

   “Researchers warned that algorithmic bias in hiring tools can exclude qualified candidates from minority groups.”

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   artificial intelligencenoun phrase/ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns/

   Technology that enables machines to perform tasks that normally need human intelligence.

   “Many firms now use artificial intelligence to analyse customer behaviour.”

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   privacy policynoun/ˈprɪvəsi ˈpɒlɪsi/

   a statement by an organisation that explains how it collects and uses people's personal information

   “Before signing up, check the app's privacy policy to see what data it collects.”

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   remote learningcollocation/rɪˈməʊt ˈlɜː.nɪŋ/

   education where students and teachers are not physically present together, often online

   “During the pandemic many schools switched to remote learning.”

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   digital transformationcollocation/ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl ˌtræns.fɔːˈmeɪ.ʃən/

   the adoption of digital technologies to change business models and provide new value-producing opportunities

   “Many companies undergo digital transformation to stay competitive.”

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   cyber security measuresnoun phrase/ˌsaɪ.bə sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti ˈmeʒ.əz/

   Actions and tools used to protect computers, networks, and data from threats.

   “Implementing strong cyber security measures reduced the number of successful attacks on the company.”

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    data-driven decision makingcollocation

    making choices based on analysis of data rather than only on intuition or experience

    “Companies increasingly rely on data-driven decision making to improve services.”

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    secure payment gatewaycollocation/sɪˈkjʊə ˈpeɪmənt ˈɡeɪtweɪ/

    An online service that securely processes electronic payments for merchants.

    “To sell subscriptions on our site we integrated a secure payment gateway that supports credit cards.”

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    virtual private networknoun/ˌvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈpraɪ.vət ˈnet.wɜːk/

    a secure, encrypted connection that lets a user access the internet through a remote server

    “I connected to a virtual private network to access my office files securely.”

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    surveillance technologycollocation/səˈvɪə.ləns tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/

    technology used to monitor people’s behaviour or location, such as cameras and tracking systems

    “Cities now use surveillance technology to reduce crime, but it raises privacy concerns.”

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    open-source softwarecollocation/ˌəʊpənˈsɔːs ˈsɒftweə/

    Software whose source code is made available for anyone to view, modify, and redistribute under a license.

    “Many universities use open‑source software to teach programming because students can inspect the code.”

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    online harassmentnoun phrase/ˌɒnˈlaɪn həˈræs.mənt/

    Abusive or threatening behaviour directed at someone through the internet or social media.

    “Victims of online harassment often suffer anxiety and social withdrawal.”

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    real-time communicationnoun phrase/ˌrɪəlˈtaɪm kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

    Communication that happens instantly, with minimal delay between sender and receiver.

    “Real-time communication tools like video calls are essential for remote teams.”

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    user-generated contentcollocation/ˌjuːzər ˈdʒenəreɪtɪd ˈkɒntent/

    Content such as posts, videos, or comments that is created and shared by users of a platform.

    “Platforms rely on user‑generated content to keep communities active and attract new visitors.”

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    wearable technologycollocation/ˈweə.rə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/

    electronic devices that can be worn on the body, such as smartwatches and fitness trackers

    “Wearable technology like smartwatches can monitor heart rate and activity.”

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    information ecosystemcollocation/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən ˈiːkəʊsɪstəm/

    The complex system of how information is produced, distributed, and consumed across media, platforms, and audiences.

    “Researchers analyse the information ecosystem to understand how rumours spread online.”

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    net neutralitynoun phrase/ˌnet njuːˈtræl.ə.ti/

    The principle that internet providers must treat all data equally without blocking or prioritising certain content.

    “Debates about net neutrality often involve whether ISPs can prioritise some services for payment.”