Datenintegrität

data integrity

noun DAH-ten-in-teh-gree-TEYT Rare

Origin: from Latin 'integritas'

Usage Note

Datenintegrität ensures that data remains accurate, consistent, and uncorrupted over its lifecycle. It is a fundamental principle in database design and information security, alongside Vertraulichkeit and Verfügbarkeit.

Examples

"Checksummen werden eingesetzt, um die Datenintegrität bei Übertragungen zu sichern."

Natural Translation

Checksums are used to ensure data integrity during transmissions.

Literal Translation

Checksums are used, in-order-to the data-integrity at transmissions to secure.

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