The Data Security Lifecycle has six stages, is strictly linear, and never varies.

The Data Security Lifecycle has six stages, can be non-linear, and varies in that some data may never pass through all stages.

The Data Security Lifecycle has five stages, is circular, and varies in that some data may never pass through all stages.

The Data Security Lifecycle has six stages, can be non-linear, and is distinct in that data must always pass through all phases.

The Data Security Lifecycle has five stages, can be non-linear, and is distinct in that data must always pass through all phases.