dataaudit
nounUK /ˈdeɪtə ˈɔːdɪt/
US /ˈdeɪtə ˈɔːdɪt/
A data audit is a careful check of information to make sure it is correct and safe.
The school did a data audit to fix mistakes in the student records.
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2. A formal examination of how an organization collects, stores, and uses its data.
The company's data audit showed that some files were stored without permission.
3. A process of comparing stored information with the real facts to find errors.
During the data audit, they found two names spelled wrong.
4. A security review that checks whether private information is protected properly.
The data audit helped the hospital keep patient details safe.