Investigative Data Mining Data Integrity

Data mining can be used to determine the
precise way in which information is being
captured and recorded within an organisation.

The old programming saying "garbage in garbage out" takes on a dramatic meaning when organisations consider implementing data warehousing.

IDM will analyse the structure of data fields and their contents to determine whether the original design specifications are being adhered to.

The fact that data is no longer being captured in a way consistent with the initial design may indicate other weaknesses in controls and procedures. All too often such indicators are the tip of the exposure iceberg and the organisation may be exposed to information security issues.