AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-002459
Systematically performing a series of actions with data by using automatic machines, primarily electronic digital computers. Also called automated data processing. Often used as a synonym for electronic data processing (EDP). See also DATA PROCESSING, ELECTRONIC RECORDS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-002459 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Policy and guidance |
| Abbreviation | ADP |
| Synonyms | AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING; EDP; ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING |
| References | Records Glossary |
| See also | Processing |
Record as JSON
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