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Ghost Data

Defined as backups or snapshots of data stores even after the original data is deleted, ghost data is a type of shadow data. This includes unmanaged data copies, snapshots, or log data not part of backup and recovery plans. It refers to data still existing but no longer actively used or accessible, often residing in staging or development environments.

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