The Use of Computers to Combine Data from Multiple Sources

question 24

Multiple Choice

The use of computers to combine data from multiple sources and create electronic dossiers of detailed information on individuals is called

• A) profiling.
• B) phishing.
• C) spamming.
• D) targeting.

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Definitions:

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