Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Transmission (Section 11 - No. 3)

What is the main purpose of a hashing algorithm?
To ensure data confidentiality.
To verify data integrity.
To provide a digital signature.
To improve data transmission speed.

Explanation

Hashing generates a unique 'fingerprint' that can be used to confirm that the data hasn't been altered.

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