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Data Warehouse

Data Management

A central place where lots of data is stored for analysis.

Definition

A data warehouse is a system that stores large amounts of data so it can be analyzed.

In plain English A central place where lots of data is stored for analysis.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Centralizing data can increase privacy risk if access is too broad.

Example

Example: A company stores purchase history and app activity in a warehouse for reports.