Data Integrity Checks

Data integrity checks are processes used to ensure the accuracy and consistency of data over time. They verify that data remains unaltered, complete, and reliable during storage, transfer, or processing. Techniques such as checksums or hash functions create a unique code based on the data, which can be compared later to confirm that nothing has changed or been corrupted. These checks help prevent errors, fraud, or malicious tampering, maintaining trustworthiness and correctness of the information across systems. Essentially, they act as quality controls to safeguard the data’s integrity throughout its lifecycle.