data custody

noun

data custody

noun

Estuary-English /ˈdeɪtə ˈkʌstədiː/

1

The guardianship and protection of data from exploitation and abuse, during storage or transport, ensuring the security, integrity, and sovereignty of one's own data.

  • Many small businesses are forced into being cost-conscious, and their decisions around data custody may eventually translate to long-term setbacks.

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