Collection and aggregation of data, such as harvesting data from a hard drive. … [Read more...] about DATA COLLECTION
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DATION EN PAIEMFNT
civil law. This term is used in Louisiana; it signifies that, when instead of paying a sum of money due on a pre-existing debt, the debtor gives and the creditor agrees to receive a movable or immovable. 2. It is somewhat like the accord and satisfaction of the common law. Dation en paiement resembles in some respects the contract of sale; dare in solutum, est quasi vendere. … [Read more...] about DATION EN PAIEMFNT
DATA ENCRYPTION
Converting data into an unreadable format except by one who has the key to decrypt the data and making it readable. … [Read more...] about DATA ENCRYPTION
DATIVE
A word derived from the Roman law, signifying "appointed by public authority." Thus, In Scotland, an executordative is an executor appointed by a court of Justice, corresponding to an English administrator. Mozley & Whitley. In old English law. In one's gift; that may be given and disposed of at will and pleasure. … [Read more...] about DATIVE
DATA INTEGRITY
The accuracy that the data represents what was written or is stored and that has not been corrupted. … [Read more...] about DATA INTEGRITY