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Data leakage

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

An unauthorized data transfer out of a computer or data center.

Framework senses

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →
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Siphoning out or leaking information by dumping computer files or stealing computer reports and tapes
NIST Cybersecurity Framework1 senseview framework →
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An unauthorized data transfer out of a computer or data center.