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'''Integrity''' of information refers to . In U.S. law, it refers to the "Guarding against improper information modification or destruction, and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity."<ref>44 USC 3542</ref>
'''Integrity''' of information refers to the assurance that data retrieved from an information system has the same meaning as when it was entered. In U.S. law, it refers to the "Guarding against improper information modification or destruction, and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity."<ref>44 USC 3542</ref>


Again, a simple definition is easy, but a detailed definition is hard.  
Again, a simple definition is easy, but a detailed definition is hard.  

Revision as of 16:02, 13 September 2009

Integrity of information refers to the assurance that data retrieved from an information system has the same meaning as when it was entered. In U.S. law, it refers to the "Guarding against improper information modification or destruction, and includes ensuring information non-repudiation and authenticity."[1]

Again, a simple definition is easy, but a detailed definition is hard.

References

  1. 44 USC 3542