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Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Technology that monitors and controls data in use, in motion, and at rest to prevent sensitive information, such as credit card numbers or intellectual property, from leaving an organization's control, whether accidentally or maliciously. DLP policies typically combine content inspection with contextual rules about where data is allowed to go.

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