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Telemetry
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Also called: observability data
Plain-language definition
Plain-language definition
Operational measurements sent from software for monitoring and improvement.
Why it matters
Useful telemetry reveals errors and performance without collecting more personal data than necessary.
Technical detail
Telemetry includes structured metrics, logs, and traces collected with defined sampling, retention, access, and privacy controls.
Examples
- The glossary records anonymous no-result counts without storing the searcher’s identity.
Related terms
Sources and review
Reviewed July 12, 2026 by [email protected]. Next review due July 11, 2027.
- Cloudflare Workers documentation — Cloudflare Accessed 7/11/2026
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