Glossary

Data Inventory

Also known as records of authority, data inventories identify personal data within systems and help in the mapping of how data is stored and shared. Data inventories are defined under privacy regulations including the GDPR, CCPA, and CPRA.

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Sensitive Data Discovery and Classification

Sensitive data discovery and classification is a process used to identify and categorize sensitive or confidential information within an organization's digital assets.

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Passive Data Collection

Any data collection technique that gathers information automatically, with or without the end user’s knowledge.

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