Alabama Private Investigator Practice Exam

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What is proprietary data?

Data that is publicly available
Information that is not public
General data provided for free
Data regarding government records

The correct answer is: Information that is not public

Proprietary data refers to information that is not public, meaning it is owned by an individual or organization and is not freely accessible to the public. This type of data is often protected by intellectual property laws or confidentiality agreements, serving as a competitive advantage or a valuable asset to the owner. The restriction on access is what distinguishes proprietary data from other types of information that may be available to the general public or provided for free. This understanding is crucial for private investigators who often deal with sensitive information and must navigate privacy and access issues. In contrast, the other choices describe data that either is publicly available or may lack the exclusive ownership characteristic that defines proprietary data.