The use of computers to combine data from multiple sources and create electronic dossiers of detailed information on individuals is called spoofing.

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The use of computers to combine data from multiple sources and create electronic dossiers of detailed information on individuals is actually called data mining or profiling, not spoofing. Spoofing refers to the act of deceiving or tricking someone by impersonating or faking an identity or source of information.

The Use of Computers to Combine Data from Multiple Sources