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data protection

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A quick definition of data protection:

Data protection refers to the ways in which we keep information safe, especially when it is stored on a computer. This means making sure that the information is not lost or seen by someone who is not supposed to see it. It is important to protect our data to keep it safe and secure.

A more thorough explanation:

Data protection refers to any method used to keep information safe, especially information that is stored on a computer. This is done to prevent the loss of data or unauthorized access to it.

Examples of data protection methods include:

  • Encryption: This involves converting data into a code that can only be read by someone who has the key to unlock it.
  • Firewalls: These are software programs that prevent unauthorized access to a computer or network.
  • Backups: This involves making copies of important data and storing them in a safe place, so that they can be retrieved if the original data is lost or damaged.

For instance, if a company stores sensitive customer information on its computer system, it may use encryption to protect that data from being accessed by hackers. Similarly, a person may use a firewall to prevent viruses or malware from infecting their computer and stealing their personal information. Backups are also important in case of a system failure or other disaster that could result in the loss of important data.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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