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Definition of access

The act of reading data from or writing data to memory.

Computer Science

Other definitions of access

In respect to privacy, an individual’s ability to view, modify, and contest the accuracy and completeness of PII collected about him or her. Access is an element of the Fair Information Practices.

Computer Science

To gain entry to memory in order to read or write data.

Computer Science

The ability to view data or navigate to or within a physical or virtual computer environment.

Computer Science

In counterintelligence and intelligence use, a. a way or means of approach to identify a target; or b. exploitable proximity to or ability to approach an individual, facility, or information that enables target to carry out the intended mission.

USA Army