Translation guide
The term 'electronic data' refers to information stored, processed, or transmitted in digital form. In Japanese, it is commonly expressed as 電子データ (denshi dēta), but depending on context, shorter forms like データ (dēta) or more specific terms may be used.
electronic data
Most direct translation; use in formal/technical contexts.
data (digital)
Common in everyday contexts when digital nature is implied.
Referring to data in digital form, as opposed to physical or analog information.
The most direct translation, used in formal and technical contexts. Combines 電子 (electronic) and データ (data).
Save electronic data.
Management of electronic data is important.
In many contexts, simply 'data' implies digital/electronic data. Use when the electronic nature is clear from context.
Upload data to the cloud.
Emphasizes the digital (as opposed to analog) nature. Common in IT contexts.
Back up digital data.
Electronic data as handled by computers, software, or networks.
Explicitly 'computer data'. Less common; usually データ suffices.
Analyze computer data.
Electronic data in the form of files, documents, or records.
In modern Japanese, データ alone almost always implies digital/electronic data. Adding 電子 is only necessary when contrasting with non-electronic data (e.g., paper records) or in very formal/legal documents.
Submission in electronic file format is required.