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Data Loss

Data Loss: The exposure of proprietary, sensitive, or classified information through either data theft or data leakage.

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The exposure of proprietary, sensitive, or classified information through either data theft or data leakage.

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The exposure of proprietary, sensitive, or classified information through either data theft or data leakage. (SP 800-137) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

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The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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