What is Data?

A representation of information, facts, concepts, opinions or instructions in a manner suitable for communication, interpretation or processing by human beings or by automated means.

Source: The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (No. 22 of 2023)

Any information that can be read, understood, or processed, whether by a person or a computer. This includes text, numbers, images, audio, and video.

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