Legal Definitions - database

A database is a collection of information that is organized and stored in a systematic way to make it easy to access and retrieve. Most databases today are electronic, meaning they are stored on a computer or server.

For example, a company might have a database of all their customers' names, addresses, and purchase history. This information is organized in a way that makes it easy for the company to find a specific customer's information quickly.

In legal terms, a database is defined as "a collection of data with a given structure that can be stored and retrieved." However, unless the information in the database is original or the structure and organization of the database qualify as an original work of authorship, it will not be protected by U.S. copyright law.