B1nountechnologysociety
US/ˈpraɪ.və.si/
UK/ˈprɪv.ə.si/
the right to keep your personal life and information away from other people
In context
Many users worry about their privacy when apps ask for their location.
Posting photos of other people's children online can invade their privacy.
In a shared flat, it is hard to get any privacy.
Words that go with privacy
noun + noun
- privacy settingsCheck your privacy settings so strangers cannot see your posts.
- data privacyThe new law aims to improve data privacy for consumers.
- privacy policyFew people read the privacy policy before clicking 'Agree'.
verb + noun
- invade privacyCritics say the cameras invade privacy in public places.
- respect privacyParents should respect privacy as their children grow older.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This app collects our privacy.Correct: This app collects our personal data.