Datensicherung

data backup

noun DAH-ten-zi-khe-roong Rare

Usage Note

Datensicherung is the act of backing up data to protect against loss; IT teams schedule automatische Datensicherungen. Do not confuse it with Datenschutz (data protection/privacy) or Datensicherheit (data security).

Examples

"Die Datensicherung erfolgt täglich um Mitternacht automatisch."

Natural Translation

The data backup takes place automatically every day at midnight.

Literal Translation

The data-backup takes place daily at midnight automatically.

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