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Data Integrity

Data Integrity: The reliability and correctness of data. Typically the reliability and correctness of data in a database, but can apply to the reliability and correctness of data in any context.
Data Integrity checks are checks or tests to confirm the integrity of data. Such tests normally verify the relationships between data as well as ensuring that data elements are within expected limits.

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