17. The method of claim 16 , wherein each of the plurality of registered entities included in the GED is generated by: generating a hash-value for a first entity that an organization protects from unauthorized disclosure; and associating the hash-value with metadata related to the first entity.
17. The method of claim 16 , wherein each of the plurality of registered entities included in the GED is generated by: generating a hash-value for a first entity that an organization protects from unauthorized disclosure; and associating the hash-value with metadata related to the first entity. 19. The method of claim 17 , wherein the LWED is a compressed version of the GED.