Data leakage refers to the unintentional or unauthorized release of sensitive or confidential information. It occurs when information is disclosed to individuals or systems that are not supposed to have access to it. This could happen through various means, such as hacking, accidental email forwarding, or physical theft of devices like laptops or USB drives.
Data leakage poses a risk to privacy and security, as it may lead to the misuse or exploitation of personal or confidential data.
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