Data integrity checks are vital for detecting and preventing unauthorized modifications to data. Here are common techniques used for data integrity checks:
Checksums: Checksums generate unique identifiers for data sets based on their contents, allowing systems to verify data integrity by comparing checksum values before and after transmission or storage.
Hash Functions: Hash functions generate fixed-length hash values from input data, which serve as digital fingerprints. Changes to the data will result in different hash values, enabling detection of unauthorized modifications.
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