Integrity vs. Authenticity

Integrity vs. Authenticity — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Integrity and Authenticity

Integritynoun

Steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.

Authenticitynoun

The quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original.

I hereby certify the authenticity of this copy.

Integritynoun

The state of being wholesome; unimpaired

Authenticitynoun

Truthfulness of origins, attributions, commitments, sincerity, and intentions.

The authenticity of this painting is questionable.

Integritynoun

The quality or condition of being complete; pure

Authenticitynoun

(obsolete) The quality of being authentic (of established authority).

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Integritynoun

(cryptography) With regards to data encryption, ensuring that information is not altered by unauthorized persons in a way that is not detectable by authorized users.

Authenticitynoun

undisputed credibility

Integritynoun

(aviation) The ability of a system to provide timely warnings to users when they should not be used for navigation.

Integritynoun

an unreduced or unbroken completeness or totality

Integritynoun

moral soundness