Description: Object integrity in cloud storage services refers to the assurance that a stored object has not been altered or damaged during its storage or transfer. This is fundamental in environments where data accuracy and reliability are critical. Such services employ mechanisms like checksum calculations to verify the integrity of objects. When an object is uploaded, a checksum is generated and stored alongside the object. When downloading or accessing that object, the service recalculates the checksum and compares it to the original. If both match, it confirms that the object has not been modified. This feature is especially relevant for applications handling sensitive or critical data, such as financial records, medical information, or research data. Object integrity not only protects against data corruption but also helps detect errors that may occur during data transfer over networks, ensuring that users receive the information exactly as it was originally stored.
