This is the 771st most frequent Dutch word.
privacy
The state of being free from public attention or unwanted intrusion.
Here, 'privacy' is used to denote the personal boundaries and respect one expects from others.
Ik respecteer jouw privacy en zal je ruimte geven.
I respect your privacy and will give you space.
In this instance, 'privacy' refers to legal and systemic safeguards of personal data and space.
De nieuwe wet beschermt de privacy van burgers tegen misbruik.
The new law protects citizens' privacy against misuse.
Here, 'privacy' is discussed in the context of the challenges of maintaining personal confidentiality in the digital age.