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Data control language

Okay kiddo, let's talk about something called data control language. Imagine you have a toy box full of different toys. You want to make sure that only you and your siblings can play with these toys and not anyone else who might come over to your house.

Similarly, when we talk about data in a computer, there are certain rules and permissions that need to be followed to make sure that only the right people have access to certain data. This is where data control language comes into play.

Data control language is like a set of rules and commands that help control who can access and make changes to the data stored in a computer system. It allows certain users to have specific permissions, such as being able to view or edit certain types of data, while restricting access to others who don't have the right permissions.

For example, let's say you have a computer program that keeps track of all the toys in your toy box. Some of the toys are special and you only want your parents to be able to change their information in the program. You can use data control language to set up rules that only allow your parents to make changes to those specific toys.

So, to sum it up, data control language is like a set of rules that help control who can access and make changes to the data in a computer system, just like you control who gets to play with your toys.
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