Digital Society 3.1 - Data and Data Analysis

Raw and unorganized facts and figures, which may be in the form of numbers, letters, characters or images

The output after data has been processed, organized or structured, to convert it into something that is ready to visualize or analyse; it provides context for the data

Meaning can be derived from information and applied to achieve a set goal

The application of knowledge

A set of data that describes and gives information about other data

The process of finding patterns and correlations, as well as anomalies, within large sets of data

The process of comparing two different sets of data with the aim of finding data about the same entity

Original data collected for the first time for a specific purpose

Data that has already been collected by someone else for a different purpose

A database that has more than one table

In databases, this means that only valid (suitable) data can be entered

In databases, these are checks that the data entered is the actual data that you want, or that the data entered matches the original source of data

The process of converting large sets of data into charts, graphs or other visual presentations

An alternative way to provide an easy-to-understand overview of a topic

Process of converting readable data into unreadable characters to prevent unauthorized access.

A protocol developed for sending information securely over the Internet by using an encrypted link between a web server and a browser

An improved version of SSL and is a protocol that provides security between client and server applications communicating over the Internet

The process of replacing confidential data with functional fictitious data, ultimately anonymizing the data

The destruction of data at the end of the data life cycle

The sending of the file to the recycle bin, which removes the file icon and pathway of its location

A digital ledger of transactions that is duplicated and distributed across a network of computers

Term used to describe large volumes of data, which may be both structured and unstructured

Happening now or live

The ability for individuals to control their personal information

Refers to data that is complete and accurate

Refers to the trustworthiness of the data and whether it has been compromised

Bullying carried out online eg: on social media

Legislation designed to harmonize data privacy laws across the EU