noun
non-gratuitous acquisition; paid collection
Computing term for acquiring data or resources where the recipient bears a cost, as opposed to free or gratuitous acquisition.
このシステムでは、データの有償収集が基本方針となっている。
In this system, paid collection of data is the basic policy.
有償収集と無償収集の違いを明確に定義する必要がある。
It is necessary to clearly define the difference between non-gratuitous acquisition and gratuitous acquisition.
Gratuitous acquisition, where data or resources are obtained without direct payment. 有償収集 is its opposite.
Compound of 有償 (paid, non-gratuitous) and 収集 (collection, gathering). The term is used in computing contexts.