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Data Entry Data entry clerks work from source documents to enter information into spreadsheets or computer programs. They quickly and accurately type the data according to the data entry instructions. Clerks may need to insert new records before entering data, delete existing records or type over existing data to update data in the computer. A data entry clerk might need to cross-reference data from multiple source documents when entering data for a single record. Verification Accuracy is an important consideration in data entry. After entering or updating data, a data entry clerk might run a report to check her own work by comparing the report to the source documents. When data entry clerks work as a team, one clerk may verify the work of another team member by comparing report output or by entering the same data and reviewing whether any results are different. Confidentiality The data that clerks enter often contain personal or confidential information about individuals, some of which may be protected by laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA. Data entry clerks who work in the health-care field must maintain the confidentiality of the data they enter. They must also follow procedures such as clearing their workstations or locking reports in a desk or file cabinet to prevent other people from viewing protected data.