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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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RoaldDahl
16:05
dodged the mich r wave what does this mean
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
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