What is electronic data processing?

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What is electronic data processing?

Electronic data processing (EDP) is the automated use of computer technology for the purpose of processing data, whether in classifying, recording, summarizing, or manipulating it.

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Electronic data processing (EDP) is the automated use of computer technology for the purpose of processing data, whether in classifying, recording, summarizing, or manipulating it.

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Electronic Data Processing (EDP) can refer to the use of automated methods to process commercial data. Typically, this uses relatively simple, repetitive activities to process large volumes of similar information.

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