Which phase of the cloud data lifecycle involves processing by a user or application?

The 'Create' phase involves the initial generation or acquisition of data, not its subsequent processing by users or applications.

The 'Share' phase focuses on making data accessible to other entities, not the internal processing of the data itself.

The 'Store' phase refers to the persistent placement and retention of data in a system, not its active processing.

The 'Use' phase is where data is actively accessed, processed, or manipulated by authorized users or applications, which includes reading, updating, and performing computations on the data. This stage is distinct from merely creating, storing, or sharing data as it focuses on the direct operational utilization.