safeguarding

Definitions

The action of protecting something or someone from harm or damage.

Policies and practices designed to protect the welfare, health, and human rights of vulnerable individuals.

Examples

The organization is committed to safeguarding the rights and well-being of all children in its care.

New regulations were implemented for the purpose of safeguarding sensitive data against unauthorized access.

Synonyms

protecting defending securing guarding preserving shielding fortifying

Antonyms

endangering threatening exposing imperiling jeopardizing risking harming