| word: Dark Data | pronunciation: Dark Day-tuh | Definition :Data that is collected, stored, and never used, often posing security and compliance risks.In the words of famous people :
hypothetically speaking ......
who do you think would be describing Dark Data here?
(obligatory disclaimer: they didn't actually say it)
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Dark data is like an attic full of old, forgotten documents that could be valuable or dangerous
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What percentage of stored enterprise data is considered dark data?
01000
Did you know? 3 astonishing facts about Dark Data :
1.Dark data increases storage costs and security risks.
2.Many organizations are unaware of how much dark data they store.
3.AI is being used to analyze and classify dark data for better management.
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