... benefit of the database approach. In short, data independence means that the data is held in such a way that changes to the structure of the database do not affect any of the programs used to access the data. Other advantages that organizing information in a database brings are integrity of data and greater security of data. With a database management system (DBMS), users are provided with the ability to specify constraints on data such as making a field entry essential or using a validation routine. A DBMS can also ensure that only authorised users are allowed access to the data. This also means that you can have a centralised control of data, the database administrator will control who has access to what and will structure the database with the needs of the whole department in mind. In addition to all of this, the database approach will make more information available ...

See this essay or coursework document in full right now