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Data Lifecycle
Data Management
The journey of data: collect, use, store, share, and delete.
Definition
The data lifecycle describes what happens to data over time: collection, storage, use, sharing, retention, and deletion.
In plain English
The journey of data: collect, use, store, share, and delete.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Privacy risks exist at every stage, especially when data is kept too long or shared widely.
Example
Example: A company sets rules for how long it keeps logs and when it deletes them.