data

Data are individual units of information. A datum describes a single quality or quantity of some object or phenomenon. In analytical processes, data are represented by variables. Although the terms "data", "information" and "knowledge" are often used interchangeably, each of these terms has a distinct meaning.

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The Inverted Approach To Tackling Fraud
The Inverted Approach To Tackling Fraud
February 20, 2019  |  Today In Data

Banks, financial institutions (FIs) and other firms are grappling with a flood of application fraud and identity theft. In other news, customers see self-service kiosks and online...

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Today In Data: Digital Disbursements In Unexpected Markets
Today In Data: Digital Disbursements In Unexpected Markets
February 19, 2019  |  Today In Data

Digital disbursements are appearing in unexpected markets, such as sports betting platforms and boatsharing sites. Uber’s and Lyft’s initial public offerings (IPOs) are expected to take place this year, which bring more light to their...

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Facebook Accused Of Exposing User Data Via Groups
Facebook Accused Of Exposing User Data Via Groups
February 19, 2019  |  Facebook

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has received a complaint against Facebook that alleges the social media giant wrongfully disclosed information on members of closed groups....

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Facebook Says It’s Open To New Regulation
Facebook Says It’s Open To New Regulation
February 18, 2019  |  Facebook

Facebook, which has been under fire for months over data scandals, expressed openness to new regulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Nav CEO On Breaking SMB Financing’s ‘Black Box’
Nav CEO On Breaking SMB Financing’s ‘Black Box’
February 18, 2019  |  Alternative Finances

Starting a business in the United States requires being courageous, someone who embraces the idea of success as a long shot. In fact, to be...

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Hacker Steals 127M User Records From Houzz, Ixigo
Hacker Steals 127M User Records From Houzz, Ixigo
February 15, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

A hacker who stole around 620 million user records last year has struck again, this time taking another 127 million records from eight websites. Get...

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Study: China To Generate More Data Than U.S. By 2025
Study: China To Generate More Data Than U.S. By 2025
February 14, 2019  |  Data

Data and information are becoming an increasingly important currency in the global economy – not only currently, but especially in the future – and China...

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California’s Governor Wants Tech Companies To Share Profits With Consumers
California’s Governor Wants Tech Companies To Share Profits With Consumers
February 13, 2019  |  Data

Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, wants consumers to benefit from the billions of dollars technology companies in the state made by forcing the tech...

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Fraud Prevention Co IDology Bought By GBG For $300M
Fraud Prevention Co IDology Bought By GBG For $300M
February 12, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

GBG, the U.K.-based identity data intelligence specialist, has announced it is acquiring IDology, a U.S.-based provider of identity verification and fraud prevention services, for $300...

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