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What does Datenschmutz mean?

"Datenschmutz" literally means "data dirt" or "data junk" in German, and it is used to refer to excessive or unnecessary data that is collected or stored, or to data that is not properly protected or managed. The word is often used in a humorous or sarcastic way to criticize or mock situations where there is a lack of data management or protection, or where data is collected or stored unnecessarily. It can also be used to refer to data that is poorly organized or difficult to use, or to data that is not relevant or useful.