Data integrity

Data integrity is a term used in computer science and telecommunications that can mean:
 Making sure that data is "whole" or complete.
 The conditions by which data are maintained during any operation (such as transfer, storage or retrieval).
 The correct storage of data for further use.
 The rules for measuring data quality. 

Simply, data integrity is to make sure that data is "consistent" and "correct".

Category:Computer science
Category:Communication