The phrase 'threat of misuse' is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it when referring to the possibility of something being misused, either maliciously or unintentionally. For example: "The threat of misuse of personal data has increased with the rise of technology."
Prof Geoffrey Boulton, Chair of the newly published Royal Society report on Open Data, said: "The decision, after careful scrutiny, to publish this avian flu research is a good example of how worries about threats of misuse can be balanced against potential benefits by spreading awareness that may be vital in combating natural outbreaks".
But recently, Facebook put me in touch with David Ginsberg, director of research for Facebook, who's been working to ramp up Facebook's response to the threat of passive misuse.
Yet the biggest threat is likely that of misuse by significant others.
But allegations of threats, corruption and misuse of public funds are encircling PRI's campaign, and various complaints have already been lodged with the national electoral institute (INE).
Several countries have launched national campaigns to educate physicians and patients about antimicrobial misuse and the threat of resistance.
Several countries have recently taken the bold step of launching national campaigns to educate physicians and patients about antimicrobial misuse and the threat of resistance.
The 14 cases of misuse by council staff recorded in 2012 included suggestive comments, threats, and criticism of the authorities concerned.
But it's also a sordid tale of cronyism, of misuse of power, of cozy backroom money-grubbing -- a more pressing threat to American business than outright criminality.
Even a student can misuse one without serious threat of fatalities.
Nonetheless, the risk of misuse was high.
