misaddressing
Misaddressing refers to the incorrect delivery or association of a message, package, or data record to the wrong recipient because of errors in address or identity information. It can involve postal mail, electronic communications, or entry in a database.
In postal systems, misaddressing occurs when mail is routed to an incorrect address or recipient due to
Common causes include inaccurate or outdated address data, similar or confused names, data-entry mistakes, insufficient standardization
Consequences include privacy and security breaches, confidentiality violations, operational delays, miscommunication, and potential legal or regulatory
Prevention involves data quality practices: regular address hygiene, verification and standardization, deduplication, and validation at data